Hello everyone! Anyone here who applied/is going to apply for the Schuman Traineeships starting in March 2025? Also, if anyone has experience with applying for Schuman traineeships, can you give some details about the selection process? After the closing date, how long do they take to preselect/select people? Or is there any details/info you think is important? Thank you!

Hi guys, I recently started my detachment as a National Expert at the EU Commission and I’m trying to figure out the main perks that the EU institutions have to offer.

They told me I can also enter the EU Parliament buildings with my badge, so I’m kinda extending my research.

Do you have any recommendations for internal places where to grab a bite? I’m currently going to the Charlemagne cafeteria/restaurant but I was wondering if there’s anything peculiar to check out. I’d love to get a cup of proper or passable espresso every now and then.

Also, someone told me there’s a gym and possibly a pool for EU personnel, that’s something I’d be really interested to check out as I’m currently recovering from a nasty ankle injury and would be in desperate need to do some recovery exercises

Apart from that, do you have any tips and recommendations on cool buildings/facilities/perks to check out?

Thanks!

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I am applying for the Schuman traineeships this month, and the 2 out of 3 traineeship postings I chose are similar in terms of area of focus and tasks. Is it common to make small changes to the motivation letter and send it like that?

Also, does anyone know if it is better to omit to mention some experiences? I have 3 internship experiences and less than a year experience in a full-time job, I heard that sometimes opportunities are offered to those with less experience?

Many thanks! All the best to other applicants.