Preliminary programme*

10:30 Gathering at the first location + security check  

11:15 Introduction and presentation by: 
+ Olivier Fajgenblat, Policy officer on digital affairs at the European 
Commission (BA Film and Literary Studies, MA Media Studies)  
+ Jana Vinkel, International Relations Officer at the European Commission (, BA English Language and Literature, MA International Relations, MA EU International Relations and Diplomacy) 

12:00 EU-trainees about their traineeship:  
+ Dimitar Radoslavov, Policy and Commucation Officer and former Blue Book Trainee (BA International Studies, MS Public Administration International and European Governance) 
+ Stan de Feyter, Political Advisor at Vooruit, former Schuman Trainee at the Liason Office of The European Parliament (BS Political Science, MA History, MA international Relations) 

12:30 Short break – 15 minutes 

12:45 European Commission: 
+ Casper de Boer, Policy Officer / Country Team Leader at DG JUST (BA International Relations and International Organization, LLM Public International Law)  

13:15 Break and walk to the second location  

14:15 'Permanent Representation of the Netherlands at the EU':  
+ Tristan Schyns, adviser ‘Dutch presence in Brussel’ (BS Political Science International Relations and Organizations, MA Comparative and International Politics: European Politics, MA European Political and Governance Studies) 

14:45 + Kaja Flieder, Accredited Parliamentary Assistant at the European Parliament (BA European Languages and Cultures, MA International Relations, MA History)

15:15 Short break – 15 minutes 

15:30 In progress, to be announced   

+/- 16:00 Group picture and drinks 

*Note that the speakers work in a political and dynamic environment. It could happen that one of them needs to be somewhere else last minute. 

Motivation and registration

To participate, we would like you to write a short motivation (max. 150 words), which you can fill in on the registration form. State what expectations you have for this working visit, and why you might want to work for the EU. Also think about a career-oriented question for one (or more) of the speakers about their work, the EU environment etc.  
Please note! There is room for a maximum of 50 students from the Faculty of Humanities. 

Registration deadline: 21 September 2025 

You will be notified by 26 September 2025 the latest whether you have been selected. 

Subsidy

We will be happy to assist you with the travel costs. You can submit these afterwards up to a maximum of € 20 with receipts/proof of travel costs. 

Tip: Book your tickets in advance to Brussels with train/ Flixbus  (once you have been selected)

After registration

You will be notified by 26 September 2025 at the latest whether you have been selected. This enables you to make travel arrangements on time. After selection we'll also ask you for your passport/ID details. All passport holders are welcome to participate. Kindly be aware that if you wish to work for EU institutions, you need to have an EU passport/ID-card. Details regarding the logistics of the work visit, such as the exact location, will be shared in October 2025.