“Joining the European Parliament’s translation service in 2022 has allowed me to contribute directly to the development of the European project. As an Intercultural and Language Professional, my translations help citizens to better understand the role and functioning of Parliament in three formats: text, audio and video. In Luxembourg, I have found an open, inspiring, dynamic and growth-oriented environment. Colleagues and managers alike have welcomed me warmly, helping me feel comfortable from day one. And the mix of languages and cultures is just the icing on the cake!”

“I love working with my languages in a place where it really matters and at a very high and professional level. I’m proud of contributing to facilitating EU lawmaking, translating legislation into Danish. It’s very inspiring to work in a team of like-minded colleagues who are also very passionate for languages. That common passion brings us the most interesting linguistic discussions, which I really enjoy and I think can be found nowhere else.

The international environment gives me freedom to live and enjoy my life in the way I choose. I love to travel, and the flexibility of my job allows me to see many new places. Kom ned og bliv en del af vores team! (EN: Come and join our team!)”

« J’ai toujours adoré les langues et la communication. C’est pour cela que je n’ai pas hésité à m’inscrire au concours de traduction pour les institutions européennes. Mes études en Communication Audiovisuelle et Traduction m’ont effectivement donné l’expertise suffisante pour le réussir.

Travailler au sein de la DG Traduction de la Commission, c’est l’idéal pour moi ! J’adore le travail artisanal que représente la traduction : les recherches terminologiques, l’apprentissage quotidien de nouveaux sujets, le travail d’équipe... Je suis fière de rapprocher les citoyens de la législation de l’UE en contribuant à la qualité des textes qu’ils peuvent consulter, en aidant les experts à mieux exprimer leurs idées clés... La traduction, c’est un défi continu, une interrogation permanente : “Comment puis-je mieux exprimer cette nuance-là... ?”.

Au-delà de ma passion pour ce métier, Luxembourg s’est avérée être une ville fascinante et accueillante où la vie est rythmée par de nombreux évènements. Mon équipe de collègues y est d’ailleurs devenue ma deuxième famille. La preuve évidente de tout cela est que le dimanche soir n’est plus un moment morne, mais la veille d’une nouvelle semaine remplie d’expériences inédites ! »

“Translating for the European Union is for me not only a dream job, but also a way to bring the EU closer to citizens, giving them the opportunity to read and understand in their language what our Union does for them. Quality and speed are of the essence at the Council and this is – I believe – the most thrilling part: delivering accurate texts while meeting the strict deadlines linked to the political context. From security and defence to fishing through terminology, I'm confronted every day with a variety of topics which make my work even more diverse and interesting.”

“Having always wondered what it would be like to work as a translator for one of the EU institutions, I can now happily say that this experience has exceeded my expectations.

Everyone’s so pleasant, welcoming and friendly! It’s a multicultural environment, and we practise the multilingualism we preach on a daily basis: walking through the corridors, one can hear several European languages.

As for the work itself, it’s rewarding to know that you are making the European Parliament’s work accessible to citizens from your country and helping to deliver Parliament’s message. Being incredibly fond of my mother tongue, it’s an honour to know that our work as translators gives Maltese a European platform, as the national language of the smallest Member State of the European Union.”

« Je travaille à la DG Traduction de la Commission à Bruxelles depuis 20 ans et je n’ai pas encore eu le temps de m’ennuyer. J’ai notamment appris 4 nouvelles langues à un niveau professionnel en plus de mes 3 langues de départ. J’ai aussi suivi des formations poussées en droit, en économie ou encore en informatique appliquée à la traduction.

Bien sûr, j’ai traduit et révisé des milliers de pages : de la législation, des brochures, des sites web, des discours, des pièces de procédures judiciaires, etc. Mais je me suis également occupé de terminologie, de rédaction claire et de langage inclusif, et j’ai eu l’occasion de donner ou de suivre des conférences dans 9 pays différents. Le métier évolue sans cesse et l’avenir s’annonce passionnant.»

“There are two elements that spring to mind when I think about why my job is rewarding and enriching: quality and multiculturalism. It’s rewarding to know that the translation unit puts quality before quantity. We are normally - political deadlines notwithstanding! - given the means and the time to ensure our work is of the highest possible standard. Linguists love spending time looking for that one word that fits just right. In addition, it’s enriching to work in an environment with people from all over Europe, so I can bounce ideas off colleagues from entirely different backgrounds and think ‘oh, wow, I’d never thought of it that way’.”

“What I find most rewarding about my work is that I get to bring the EU closer to people. I translate texts, audio scripts and subtitles with a particular focus on clear language. I also record audio products and operate a linguistic helpline. In addition, I participate in different working groups, which play an essential role in shaping the future of our translation service. And, speaking of the future, the European Parliament organises public events and outreach activities that give me the opportunity to share my experience with the next generation of translators and language professionals!”

“I have been working as a translator for Maltese at the European Commission since 2018.

This has always been a career aspiration for me, and after completing a master’s in translation I immediately signed up for a traineeship at the European Parliament in Luxembourg. During this early part of my career I got first-hand experience of the multicultural lifestyle that Luxembourg has to offer.

Today, I am proud to be working in a rich multilingual and multicultural workplace that fosters innovative approaches to the evolving field of translation.

Through my work as a translator, I am proud to be making a small but valuable contribution to the next chapter in the history of our shared language.

If this sounds appealing to you, apply to join our team of translators who are eager to make a difference and to help ensure that Maltese continues to thrive in this increasingly digital world, one translation at a time.”

“Learning foreign languages has always been a passion in my life. As a matter of course, translation became the right career path to follow, enabling me to work in communication across cultures and languages.

My work as a translator at the Council of the EU allows me to practice my craft at the highest level, while serving the community of my fellow European citizens. Translating legislation and European Council conclusions, knowing the effect my work will have on people, is a truly fulfilling experience that has broadened my horizons as a professional.

Without doubt, it feels very rewarding to know that I am doing my part in shaping the future of Europe.”

“As a former translation scholar, I have always believed that translation ought not to be a mechanical, but instead a creative endeavour, carried out by people who strive towards communicating clearly with the public in a way that is exciting and engaging.

As a language professional of the European Parliament’s Directorate for Translation, I get to dedicate my time to translating subtitles, podcasts, press releases, and many other types of texts that not only document the content of the original texts, but also resonate with the target audience.”