Funded traineeships young graduates EU Delegation and Liechtenstein

Funded trainee ships for young graduates at the EU Delegation to Switzerland and Liechtenstein

Deadline for submitting applications: 17/06/2026.

Are you a young graduate interested in international relations? Are you curious to learn more about the work of a diplomatic mission and how the EU Delegation represents EU interests and values in Switzerland and Liechtenstein?

2 trainee ships of 6 months each in 2026/2027 within the Political, Press and Information Section (PPI) of the EU Delegation to Switzerland and Liechtenstein, planned starting date 1 October 2026.

• One traineeship in the Political, Press and Information Section (PPI) focused on social media, press and analysis:
  • Support the public diplomacy activities of the Delegation (in particular social media campaigns and public events etc.)
  • Monitor and analyse the public debate on various topics in our regular annotated press review
  • Monitor political developments in Switzerland and Liechtenstein (e.g. parliamentary sessions, popular votes, elections)
  • Analyse Switzerland's and Liechtenstein's foreign policy and positions in international fora
  • Participate in meetings and conferences
• One traineeship in the Political, Press and Information Section (PPI) focused on Switzerland’s/Liechtenstein’s EU policy and Swiss/Liechtenstein domestic politics:
  • Support the Delegation with research and analysis on Switzerland’s/Liechtenstein’s EU policy and Swiss/Liechtenstein domestic politics
  • Drafting of reports and briefings on the two countries’ EU policy priorities
  • Monitor and analyse current affairs, incl. social and economic policy developments in Switzerland and Liechtenstein
  • Prepare, actively participate in, and follow-up of meetings with Member States and stakeholders
  • Contribute to social media and public diplomacy activities in the areas of responsibility

• Candidates must have less than one year of professional experience after their graduation by the signing of the Traineeship agreement (other trainee ships or student jobs or volunteering works carried out during university or after graduation are not considered as professional experience)
• Language skills:
  • For the traineeship in the PPI with a focus on social media, press and analysis:
    Excellent knowledge of German and English (C1), and good knowledge of French;
  • For the traineeship in the PPI with a focus on Switzerland’s/Liechtenstein’s EU policy and Swiss/Liechtenstein domestic politics: very good knowledge of German and English, and good knowledge of French;
  • Good knowledge of EU-Swiss political and economic relations, as well as of European institutions;
• Advanced studies in political science, international relations, economics, European Law or other relevant fields.
• A bachelor’s degree preferably in political sciences, economics or law. A master's degree would be an asset.

Each selected trainee will receive a monthly grant to cover living expenses. All costs related to travels, visa, insurance, accommodation must be borne by the trainee.

• Must provide proof that they will be covered against the risk of a pandemic and the costs of repatriation;
• Must hold a relevant entrance visa and/or temporary residence permit where applicable, based on the traineeship agreement, the duration of the traineeship, and in compliance with the local legislation.