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Blue Book traineeship programme.

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You should find the answers to most of your questions on this website.

To find answer as quickly as possible, please check the pages below before contacting us.

Who can apply?

The traineeship is open to all EU citizens, subject to eligibility criteria.
Am I eligible?

Rules

The rules governing the official traineeships scheme of the European Commission.
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Please note

Are you signing up for the upcoming session?
Familiarize yourself with all the information available on our website and with the FAQ that will allow you to fill in the application form correctly. We only answer questions outside this scope.

You should contact us only via the contact form below.
We are unable to give support over the phone.
Please do not try to directly contact your potential placement in the Commission.

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