Funded Traineeships at EU Delegation in Switzerland & Liechtenstein

About the role

The EU Delegation to Switzerland and Liechtenstein offers two six‑month funded traineeships for recent graduates. Starting on 1 October 2026, the positions are based in the Political, Press and Information Section and provide hands‑on experience in public diplomacy, EU‑Swiss relations and policy analysis.

Key responsibilities

• Support public diplomacy activities, including social‑media campaigns and public events.
• Monitor and analyse public debate, political developments and foreign‑policy positions in Switzerland and Liechtenstein.
• Prepare annotated press reviews, draft reports and briefings on EU‑related policy priorities.
• Participate in meetings, conferences and stakeholder engagements.
• Contribute to social‑media and communication outputs within the assigned focus area.

Required profile

• Less than one year of professional experience after graduation.
• Advanced studies in political science, international relations, economics, European law or related fields.
• Bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred) in political sciences, economics or law.
• Good knowledge of EU‑Swiss political and economic relations and European institutions.

Required skills

• Excellent German and English (C1 level); good French.
• Strong analytical and research abilities.
• Familiarity with social‑media tools and public‑diplomacy communication.

What we offer

• Fully funded six‑month traineeship.
• Professional development in a diplomatic environment.
• Opportunity to work on real‑world EU policy issues.