European Foundation for Democracy

Internship Opportunities
EFD offers various internships throughout the year. Their duration is tailor-made to each candidate.

Main tasks and responsibilities
· Research on EU relations with countries of interests and in the fields of democracy and human rights
· Follow debates in the main EU institutions
· Prepare regular news reports and political analysis
· Assist in the coordination and organisation of events hosted by EFD
· Research on various issues, as needed
· Attend committee meetings of the European Parliament and plenary sessions, lunch briefings etc, on behalf of EFD
· Update the EFD website
· Assist in daily activities

Main requirements
The successful candidate should:
· hold a university degree or be at least in the 3rd or higher year of study, although preference will be given to graduate students
· be fluent in English and/or French. Other languages are an asset
· have sound knowledge on the EU system and institutions; be aware of the major international developments and have strong interest in global politics and international relations
· be a fervent believer in universal human rights, democratic principles and the respect of the rule of law

Apply now
In order to be considered for an internship with EFD, the candidate must complete the application form (download at www.EuropeanDemocracy.org/AboutUs/EmploymentOpportunities/tabid/527/Default.aspx) and return it to us along with the CV at info@europeandemocracy.org. Should you have further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at the above-mentioned email.

***Select projects are available for candidates outside of Brussels. Those unable to carry out internship responsibilities in Brussels should indicate so in their application.

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The current financial crisis has significantly impacted Asia. Not surprisingly, this weekend, its not a G-8 meeting, but a G-20 meeting, including India, China and Brazil.

Before the crisis erupted, India and China were being touted as the new "dream economies." For a while after the magnitude of the crisis started becoming evident, the economies of both countries showed some resilience, prompting commentators in Asia to point out the de-linkage in the global economy. "De-linkage" refers to a strain of thought that argues that the fate of the global economy, especially the Asian economies, is no longer inextricably linked to that of the U.S. economy.