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EU DisinfoLab is seeking Policy and Advocacy Interns for 2027 to support our work tracking and responding to EU policy developments related to the fight against disinformation. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in European policy-making while contributing to one of the most pressing challenges for democracy and information integrity today.

The internship is based in Brussels and is not available remotely. The selected candidates will work under the direct supervision of our Senior Policy Expert with over 20 years of experience in European institutions and public affairs.

Tasks and skills

Monitor EU initiatives related to disinformation, democracy, and digital regulation;

Analyse policies and proposals to understand their impact on information integrity;

Track key developments in legislation;

Support internal strategy with summaries, briefings, and contributions to team planning.

Additional missions

Drafting, editing, and proofreading our newsletter and other publications;

Contributing to the organisation of our events and webinars;

Supporting our EU project work;

Assisting with research efforts on disinformation and information manipulation.

This variety of tasks ensures a well-rounded experience that prepares interns for future careers in the field.

What you will learn

How to monitor and interpret EU policy developments related to disinformation and digital regulation;

Skills in analysing legislative proposals and assessing their potential impact;

Experience in tracking policy timelines and identifying key milestones;

How to summarise complex policy documents into clear, actionable insights;

An understanding of how advocacy and strategy are shaped within a policy-focused organisation.

Please note applications need to fulfil all requirements, as described hereunder.

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