Funded Traineeships at EU Delegation in Switzerland & Liechtenstein

About the role

The EU Delegation to Switzerland and Liechtenstein offers two funded six‑month traineeships for recent graduates. Starting on 1 October 2026, the placements are within the Political, Press and Information Section, providing hands‑on experience in diplomatic work, public diplomacy 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 of Switzerland and Liechtenstein.
• Prepare annotated press reviews, reports and briefings on EU‑Swiss relations.
• Participate in meetings, conferences and stakeholder engagements.
• Contribute to research on domestic politics and EU policy priorities of the two countries.

Required profile

• Less than one year of professional experience after graduation.
• Advanced studies in political science, international relations, economics, European law or related fields.
• Strong knowledge of EU‑Swiss political and economic relations and European institutions.
• Excellent German and English (C1) and good French (or very good German/English and good French for the second focus).

Required skills

• Proficiency in German (C1) and English (C1).
• Good command of French.
• Analytical abilities for monitoring and reporting on political developments.

What we offer

• Fully funded six‑month traineeship.
• Opportunity to work in a diplomatic environment and develop expertise in EU external relations.
• Exposure to press, media, and policy analysis tasks.
• Professional networking with EU officials and local stakeholders.