European Public Affairs Intern - September 2026

Job Description:

Country Belgium City BRUSSELS Workplace location BRUSSELS-MULTI TOWER(BEL) Employer company TotalEnergies Petrochemicals & Refining Domain Legal Affairs Type of contract Internship
Contract duration 6 Months Experience Less than 3 years

Context & Environment

The European Public Affairs Directorate of TotalEnergies, located in Brussels, represents the company's interests and promotes its new objectives to European institutions. Its work mainly involves monitoring the European Green Deal, the recent Clean Industry Pact, and other key initiatives of the new European Commission mandate. You will join a team of about ten people in the heart of the European Union's capital.

Activities

Main responsibilities:
* Monitoring legislative activities of European institutions
* Supporting the team in researching and analysing legislative texts
* Drafting flash notes
* Contributing to exchanges between DAPE and the Company's business units
* Preparing presentations for European institutions
* Monitoring and mapping events in Brussels; tracking and attending selected events (e.g., at the European Parliament)
* Supporting the organisation and follow-up of meetings with European authorities: Commission, Parliament, Permanent Representations
* Media monitoring and contribution to DAPE communication activities
* Tracking specialised publications on EU affairs
* Producing daily press reviews and sharing media content within the company
* Creating and managing social media accounts for TotalEnergies Europe (LinkedIn, Twitter)
* Organisation of public events aimed at networking and informing stakeholders about TotalEnergies' activities (conferences, seminars, breakfasts, etc.)
You will also be encouraged to develop your own initiatives to build contacts, for instance through trainee networks or communities of young professionals in the energy sector.

Candidate Profile

* Fluent in English,
* Master's degree in Political Science or Public Affairs or equivalent profile,
* Rigorous,
* Autonomous,
* Teamwork,
* Organizational skills,
* Adaptability,
* Sense of respect and confidentiality.

Additional Information

TotalEnergies values diversity, promotes individual growth and offers equal opportunity careers