Intern for Data Privacy and Public Administration 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 56,000 businesses who operate and invest in Europe. It includes 137 corporations which are global leaders in their field of activity, as well as 45 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.

Website: www.digitaleurope.org 

Internship Description 

• Supporting the policy team with day-to-day activities across different policy groups (in particular the Privacy and Public administration working groups).
• Supporting the organisation of events, meetings, agendas, and presentations.
• Drafting reports and preparing summaries for working groups.
• Conducting desk research on various topics.
• Communicating with members and external stakeholders.
• Attending internal and external meetings, drafting minutes.
• Monitoring EU policy developments.
• Supporting in the development of DIGITALEUROPE policy papers.

Details of internship and supervision 

You will join a growing and dynamic team of 70 people and will get hands-on training by staff. Your work will be supervised by a Policy Manager. We work from the office three days a week and remote work is permitted on Mondays and Fridays.

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 January 2027 for 6 months, renewable.

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).

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 have an eye to detail, are organised, and have a sense of structure and time management.
• 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.

How to apply  

Send your application titled ‘Placement position – Policy support’ to the attention of Federica Tondo via this link  by 30 November 2026.

Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed via Microsoft Teams. Second interviews may potentially include a task.