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Groups are at the heart of Parliament’s political work - they help set its agenda and ensure all opinions are represented in the debate at EU level. With 720 Members from more than 200 political parties - that's a lot of different opinions! Find out how they operate.
15:30 UTC
Career opportunites and concerned about options
Hi everyone,
I’m a master’s student at Sciences Po Strasbourg, specializing in European Studies with maybe a focus on International Security on the 5e year. I chose this path because European politics has always interested me, and I wanted to work in this field to contribute to European decision-making. nd because this field is very well-viewed in Euro Bubble
However, I’m starting to have some doubts a I’m worried that the career opportunities available in this specialization might mostly require passing competitive exams, which makes me uncertain about finding a stable, well-paying job without going that route. I’m also regretting my choice a bit, as I had the option to pursue a master’s in International Relations with two other appealing tracks: Negotiation and International Expertise or Defense. These seem to offer broader and possibly more concrete career options. Now, I’m wondering what career opportunities are realistically available with a master’s in European Studies, especially in International Security. Has anyone followed a similar path and found interesting roles outside of competitive exams? Would you recommend to me to choose in M2 between European security and international stabilisation and intervention or Defense or negotiation ?
Thank you in advance for your insights
18:09 UTC
Why did people vote in the 2024 European elections? The latest Eurobarometer survey shows that the cost of living, economic issues and international events were the top reasons for voting across Europe.
10:12 UTC
It's almost time for the Members of the European Parliament to assess the candidates for the new European Commission. Are you wondering how? The President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, talks us through the commissioner hearings, which take place from 4 to 12 November.
15:52 UTC
Congratulations to María Corina Machado and Edmundo González Urrutia, 2024 laureates of the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought. 🏆
16:58 UTC
“Lost in Europe” won the 2024 Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for Journalism for its investigation into the disappearance of over 50,000 unaccompanied child migrants.
20:13 UTC
Parliament has approved a loan of up to €35 billion to Ukraine. "Russia must pay for attacking Ukrainians and brutally destroying the country’s infrastructure, cities, villages, and homes," Karin Karlsbro, the member of the European Parliament responsible for this proposal.
13:43 UTC
The plenary session of the Parliament is happening in Strasbourg until Thursday. Not sure what's on the agenda? Find out
15:35 UTC
Flying across Europe is about to get quicker and greener thanks to new EU rules to improve airspace management. The reformed laws, greenlit by Parliament today, will lead to more direct flights and fewer delays, improving overall travel efficiency.
12:37 UTC
Ask me Anything: Traineeships at the Secretariat of the European Parliament – Schuman Traineeships
Hello, we are Joel Ferreira - Staff File Manager, and Mihaela Hristova - Liaison Trainee, from the Trainee Outreach and Recruitment Unit at the European Parliament. Ask Us Anything about the Schuman traineeships.
Twice a year, in March and in October, the European Parliament's Secretariat-General welcomes around 900 trainees (≈450 for each session) for a five months paid traineeship in the various EP Secretariat services and working places (Brussels, Luxembourg and Strasbourg, but also in the various European Parliament Liaison Offices located in all the EU Member-States).
Undertaking a Schuman traineeship allows trainees to have an insight into the work of the EU institutions and the European Parliament in particular, while enhancing their education and vocational training.
The traineeships are open to university graduates (minimum Bachelor's Degree) and may be undertaken in a wide variety of fields, such as EU internal and external policies, finance, law, multilingualism, administration, infrastructure and logistics, communication, IT, among many others.
From 01 to 31 October 2024 you can find more information about the application process, browse 462 traineeship offers for the March 2025 traineeship campaign (traineeships from 01 March to 31 July 2025) and directly apply to a maximum of three offers, here: https://ep-stages.gestmax.eu/website/homepage
15:31 UTC
On European Statistics Day, we celebrate the EU's statistical office, Eurostat, for supplying Europe with high-quality statistics for more than 60 years. 🥳 Check out what life in the EU looks like in numbers.
09:42 UTC
Schuman Traineeship March 2025
Hello everyone! Anyone here who applied/is going to apply for the Schuman Traineeships starting in March 2025? Also, if anyone has experience with applying for Schuman traineeships, can you give some details about the selection process? After the closing date, how long do they take to preselect/select people? Or is there any details/info you think is important? Thank you!
08:42 UTC
House prices in the EU are rising. What is the European Parliament doing to boost affordable housing? Find out.
13:11 UTC
EU Parliament/Commission tips for newcomer personnel
Hi guys, I recently started my detachment as a National Expert at the EU Commission and I’m trying to figure out the main perks that the EU institutions have to offer.
They told me I can also enter the EU Parliament buildings with my badge, so I’m kinda extending my research.
Do you have any recommendations for internal places where to grab a bite? I’m currently going to the Charlemagne cafeteria/restaurant but I was wondering if there’s anything peculiar to check out. I’d love to get a cup of proper or passable espresso every now and then.
Also, someone told me there’s a gym and possibly a pool for EU personnel, that’s something I’d be really interested to check out as I’m currently recovering from a nasty ankle injury and would be in desperate need to do some recovery exercises
Apart from that, do you have any tips and recommendations on cool buildings/facilities/perks to check out?
Thanks!
12:00 UTC
What are some “hidden” places in the European Parliament that little people know about?
14:38 UTC
Around 132 kilos of food is wasted per person in the EU every year. That’s equivalent to 660 apples, 132 bags of sugar or 330 tins of beans in the bin. In March, EP proposed different ways to cut down on food waste, such as promoting “ugly” fruits and veggies or donating unsold-but-consumable foot.
Read more about EU actions to reduce food waste ➡️ https://europa.eu/!pFfFdF
06:34 UTC
Some 72% of Europeans say the EU has a tangible impact on their everyday lives, according to the latest Eurobarometer survey.
15:43 UTC
Starting from 4 November, the European Parliament will evaluate the proposed commissioners and will vote whether to approve or reject the European Commission as a whole. Follow the process with this timeline of the confirmation hearings (link in comments)
14:18 UTC
Schuman traineeships motivation letter and CV experience
I am applying for the Schuman traineeships this month, and the 2 out of 3 traineeship postings I chose are similar in terms of area of focus and tasks. Is it common to make small changes to the motivation letter and send it like that?
Also, does anyone know if it is better to omit to mention some experiences? I have 3 internship experiences and less than a year experience in a full-time job, I heard that sometimes opportunities are offered to those with less experience?
Many thanks! All the best to other applicants.
14:36 UTC
European Parliament has adopted a resolution issuing a strong warning against continued Russian attempts to derail Moldova’s pro-European trajectory.
10:24 UTC
Democratic backsliding in Georgia effectively puts the country’s integration with the EU on hold, says the European Parliament.
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