Overview
The internship is set to begin in August 2026 or September 2026 and will last for a duration of 12 months.
Cloud, Infrastructure & Tech Sovereignty Policy Coordinator, European Government Affairs
Come build community, explore your passions and do your best work at Microsoft with thousands of University interns from every corner of the world. This opportunity will allow you to bring your aspirations, talent, potential—and excitement for the journey ahead.
Microsoft is looking for a Policy Coordinator to support their Brussels-based European Government Affairs team. We are looking for a high-energy candidate with strong analytical and communications skills, along with an open, collaborative, creative and results-oriented mindset, as well as a passion for policy, politics and technology and the role of business in society. The position is offered as a 12-months contract.
The role reports into the European Government Affairs Office led by Microsoft’s Vice President for European Government Affairs, Nanna-Louise Linde. The purpose of the Microsoft European Government Affairs organization is to build relationships and strengthen our dialogue with European stakeholders, in support of the European digital and broader policy agenda.
Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Employees come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Political, policy and regulatory analysis: monitor, analyze and report on emerging public policy issues on European cloud, infrastructure and tech sovereignty policy with a focus on sovereign cloud & AI infrastructure, digital networks, including telecom and subsea cable infrastructure, and quantum computing. Coordinate internal stakeholders’ input particularly on cloud sovereignty and digital infrastructure.
Strategic planning: Stakeholder mapping to build relationships with present and incoming stakeholders in the EU institutions in identified key areas of policy cooperation and provide continuous support to the team in building internal strategy and planning to address and take advantage of engagement opportunities at the national and EU level.
Project management and event organization: support in coordinating high-level political engagements and Microsoft executive visits and preparing materials for executives’ engagement in Brussels. Actively support and coordinate event management in collaboration with relevant internal and external stakeholders, including European institutions, think tanks, or trade associations.
Attend relevant external events and meetings and provide summaries/analyses.
Research and writing: support campaigning and senior staff with relevant research, by editing documents or developing support materials (e.g., briefing documents, conference support, decks, talking points).
Qualifications
Work experience through previous internships in fast-paced environments, experience in public affairs consultancies or EU institutions will be preferred.
Degree in law, political science, international relations, philosophy, or a related social science.
Knowledge of European institutions, governance, legislative processes, and networks.
Project management skills. Excellent planning, organizational, networking and communication skills and strong attention to details.
Ability to work well in a changing environment, and to prioritise competing demands on time, while ensuring deadlines are met. Adaptable team-player with a positive and friendly mindset.
Keen interest in European and international politics, and technology policy.
Fluency in written and spoken English; other European languages a plus.
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This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about **requesting accommodations.**