Vacancy: Intern for International Affairs and Digital Trade Policy

Who We Are 

DIGITALEUROPE is the leading trade association representing digitally transforming industries in Europe. 

We stand for a regulatory environment that enables European businesses and citizens to prosper from digital technologies. We wish Europe to grow, attract and sustain the world’s best digital talents and technology companies. 

Together with our members, we shape the industry policy positions on all relevant legislative matters and contribute to the development and implementation of relevant EU policies. Our membership represents over 45,000 businesses who operate and invest in Europe. It includes 113 corporations which are global leaders in their field of activity, as well as 41 national trade associations from across Europe.   

Join us, where diversity fuels innovation, openness breeds collaboration, and impact drives our mission forward. Discover a workplace where your ideas make a difference. 

Key Responsibilities & Job Description

• Support the International Affairs and Trade Policy team with day-to-day activities 

• Support the organisation of international missions, events, meetings, agendas, and presentations. 

• Drafting reports and preparing summaries. 

• Conducting desk research on various digital trade & international policy topics on key EU trading partners and the G7. 

• Communication with members and external stakeholders. 

• Attend internal and external meetings (incl. with embassies,the Commission and members), draft minutes. 

• Monitor EU policy developments. 

• Support in the development of DIGITALEUROPE policy papers. 

Key Requirements 

• A student enrolled in an undergraduate or masters programme (typically in EU affairs, politics, international relations or law) or a very recent graduate.  

• Strong analytical skills and key interest in politics and communications. 

• You are very organised, have a natural sense of structure and time estimation. 

• You are hands-on, highly motivated, friendly and approachable. 

• You have good editing and proof-reading skills. 

• You have strong analytical skills, attention to detail and a results-driven mindset. 

• You can conduct desk research and contribute information to policy papers. 

Details of training and supervision

You will join a growing and dynamic team of 70 and will get hands-on training by staff. You will work closely with an Associate Director and a Senior Manager. We work a mixture of office and remote work.

Opportunities for the student to practice the foreign language skills

The working language is English, but there are plenty of opportunities to practice French and other languages spoken in the multicultural Brussels environment. 

Placement Dates and Duration  

From October 2025 for 6 to 12 months (flexible) 

Nationality restrictions or visa requirements if outside of the EU 

Only EU nationals or students who have the necessary paperwork in place to legally take a placement in Belgium will be considered. 

Remuneration  

Paid internship (in addition to any possible funding received from your sending university). 

How to apply

Send your application titled ‘Placement position – Policy support’ to the attention of Federica Tondo via this link by 30 September 2025. Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed via Microsoft Teams. Second interviews to potentially include a task.