The Blue Book Traineeship is the European Commission’s paid traineeship programme offering real professional experience within EU institutions and agencies. Traineeships are typically 5 months long and take place mainly in Brussels or Luxembourg.
Key official facts:
- Duration: ~5 months.
- Sessions per year: March and October start dates.
- Purpose: Gain hands-on experience in EU policymaking, administrative work, research, drafting, attending meetings, etc.
- Pay: Trainees receive a living allowance (around €1,490–€1,538/month) — official figures can vary by institution or funding office.
- Types of traineeships:
• Administrative – general EU Commission work.
• Translation – working with the Directorate-General for Translation.
