Your nextEUjob weekly newsletter

Since 2023, more than 1700 individuals receive this email every single Monday morning, so they don’t miss a closing vacancy. We published nearly 100 articles, so that every EU citizen has an equal chance when applying for an EU position. We have 8000+ followers across our social media platforms, where we share all this know-how without any paywalls or paid content. We want the EU civil service to benefit from hiring the best talent among EU citizens. We hope our resources help you on your path towards YOUR next EU job.

This week’s spotlight

If you've been seeing EPSO posts on social media, our latest article explains exactly what these competitions are and how they could be your route into the EU civil service. We break down the differences between permanent officials and temporary staff, explain the AD and AST pay grades (starting around €5,500 monthly for AD5), and outline what's involved in the Graduate Administrators competition closing 10 March 2026. Read the full article to discover whether this pathway into the European institutions is right for you - https://nexteujob.com/2026/02/09/understanding-the-2026-epso-ad-5-competition/

📖 Search the full library of articles we have published over the years.

In Partnership With

The Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) is seeking a Legal Assistant (Contract Staff FGIII) based in Brussels, providing legal and administrative support within the law domain, assisting with document preparation, coordination tasks, and contributing to the smooth functioning of legal and organisational processes. The role is suited to candidates interested in EU-level legal work and contract staff opportunities within a dynamic EU agency environment. Advantageous requirements typically include: (1) experience in legal or administrative support roles; (2) familiarity with EU institutions or regulatory frameworks; and (3) strong organisational and communication skills relevant to legal operations. Applications must be submitted by 25 February 2026 at 23:59 (Brussels time).

ℹ️ If you are working for an EU body and want to have one of your current vacancies featured in our newsletter read by more than 1500+subscribers weekly, contact us by email. This service is currently free, but we can only accommodate a single featured vacancy per week. 🙂 

A word from our team

A long-time EU Commission powerbroker, Henrik Hololei, was ultimately dismissed after investigations found he broke ethics rules by accepting Qatar-funded trips while his department handled a major aviation deal, raising concerns about conflicts of interest and transparency. The case reveals how internal politics and disciplinary processes in EU institutions can be slow and complex, with officials sometimes moved internally before final sanctions are imposed. For people considering an EU career, it highlights both the strong ethical expectations placed on staff and the real reputational consequences when senior officials fail to meet them.

✍️ If there is a publicly documented issue you would like us to highlight to all our readers, we’d be grateful for your tip. Simply reply to this email.

The following EU vacancies will close in the coming week

For positions directly with the European Commission, please refer to this link.

Supporting nextEUjob

We currently pay all expenses related to this project out of our own pocket. If you wish to support us in our mission, you can do so by donating a small sum towards our monthly costs. 💙 Merci!

Yours faithfully,