Intern - Animal Health and Welfare

We are looking for a motivated INTERN to join our team and support activities linked to Copa-Cogeca work on EU policies related to both animal welfare and animal health. We welcome applications from students of Veterinary, Agronomy, or law, fluent in English. The internship is for a 4-5 months, starting early April 2026.

About the Role

The intern will work on: • Understanding EU policy building and advocacy • Analyzing legislative texts and positions linked to animal health and welfare • Helping to develop grass-rooted policy position on these topics • Translating technical and on the ground agricultural realities into easy to grasp arguments

Profile

A background in agriculture, veterinary studies, or in European law with a clear interest for the livestock sector

Strong analytical skills and attention to details

Excellent communication skills in English

IT skills, especially for excel and the analyses of surveys

Excellent soft skills – you enjoy meetings, teamwork, and cultural diversity

Independent, proactive, and solution-oriented mindset

What We Offer

A unique opportunity to have a direct look at EU agricultural policies building

A very international environment

A direct contact with the EU farming world

Mentoring and professional development

Reimbursement of your monthly public transport fee and 10€ for lunch

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a one page motivation letter to careers@copa-cogeca.eu with the subject line “Animal Health and Welfare Internship – [Your Name]”

• Location:  Brussels
• Start date: early April
• Duration: 4-5months
• Open positions: 1

Intern – Trade and International Aspects

We are seeking a highly motivated intern to support the work of the Senior Policy Advisor on Trade and International Aspects. The internship is offered for a minimum duration of three months, with a strong preference for six months, in order to ensure meaningful involvement in ongoing policy work and a rewarding learning experience. 

About the Role

The intern will be closely involved in day-to-day policy activities, gaining hands-on experience in the Brussels policy environment and exposure to real-time EU decision-making processes.

Key Responsibilities

Supporting analysis of EU trade and international policy developments, including bilateral and multilateral trade relations

Contributing to work on trade-related aspects of agriculture and agri-food policy

Assisting with policy research, briefings, and background notes

Taking part in meetings, preparing summaries, presentations, and input for meetings and events

Supporting the preparation of trade related events/conferences  

Profile

Recent graduate or final-year student in economics, business, international relations, EU studies, or a related discipline

Interest in EU policymaking and international affairs

Demonstrated interest in trade policy, international cooperation and agriculture

Strong analytical and research skills

Excellent written and spoken English. Additional EU languages are an asset

What We Offer

Meaningful, substantive work on current EU trade and international policy issues

Interactions with the Brussels policy ecosystem and EU institutions

Close mentoring and insight into the daily work of a Senior Policy Adviser in an EU trade organisation

Opportunities to develop policy, analytical and professional skills in a dynamic environment

Reimbursement of your monthly public transport fee and 10€ for lunch.

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a one page motivation letter to careers@copa-cogeca.eu with the subject line “Trade and International Aspects Application – [Your Name]”

• Location:  Brussels
• Start date: April
• Duration: 3-6 months​
• Open positions: 1