Trainee, EU Affairs

Are you interested in EU policy, energy, climate, and digitalisation? We are offering an internship in our Brussels office where you will gain hands-on experience of EU decision-making and public affairs work in an international environment.

About the role
During this internship, you will be part of Fortum’s Corporate Public Affairs team in Brussels. The team leads and coordinates Fortum’s advocacy work at EU level, including climate policy, industrial policy, digital policy, and regulatory topics relevant to the energy sector.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the daily work of Fortum’s EU affairs team in Brussels
• Monitoring EU policy developments relevant to Fortum
• Preparing materials for meetings and participating in events related to EU decision-making
• Contributing to advocacy activities through policy analysis and stakeholder insights
• Supporting work related to digitalisation, AI, and data centre-related EU policies
• Analysing policy developments, stakeholders, and Member State positions
• Assisting in the development of Fortum’s positions on how digital technologies enable a competitive and sustainable energy system

The internship is planned for 4 months between September and December 2026. An earlier start in mid-August may be possible to support Fortum’s participation in external events.

About you
You have a genuine interest in EU affairs and policy development, particularly within energy, climate, or digitalisation. You enjoy working with complex topics, analysing developments, and turning insights into clear and structured outputs.

You bring a relevant academic background and are motivated to develop your understanding of how policy and business interact in an international environment. You are comfortable collaborating with colleagues and stakeholders, while also taking ownership of your own tasks and contributing proactively to the team’s work.

We expect you to have:

• A recent degree in political science, social sciences, economics, energy, or a related field
• A strong interest in EU affairs and politics
• Good analytical skills and an interest in policy development
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
• Knowledge in Finnish and/or Swedish is considered an asset.

We offer you
During the internship, you will gain:

• Insight into EU decision-making processes and policy development
• Exposure to energy, climate, and digital policy at EU level
• Experience from the European power sector from a Nordic perspective
• A collaborative working environment with colleagues in Brussels and across Fortum
• Opportunities to build a professional network in the EU policy environment

At Fortum, we believe in a better future and want to be involved in shaping it. Our workplace is a safe place, both physically and mentally. You will grow with professional colleagues, being trusted and free to challenge yourself. We offer comprehensive benefits, flexible working hours, and hybrid work model to support your productivity, development and wellbeing. We are committed to build diverse teams where everyone feels included and is treated equally.

Interested?
Submit your application at the latest on 21st of June 2026. We start contacting suitable candidates already during the application period, the position may be closed before last application date, please apply today. If you have questions and would like to hear more about the position, please contact Sara Viitanen, EU Manager Public Affairs, sara.viitanen@fortum.com.

Contact details to union representatives can be found on the bottom of this page.

To be selected for the position, the applicant may need to go through background clearance and a health examination including drug testing.

We are Fortum
Fortum is a Nordic energy company. We generate and deliver reliable energy to our customers and the Nordic energy system while at the same time helping industries decarbonise their processes and grow. Our core operations comprise efficient and best-in-class low-carbon power generation, customer services, and heating and cooling. Fortum’s power generation is already 99% from renewable or nuclear sources with one of the lowest specific CO2-emissions in Europe. We are guided by our ambitious SBTi-validated emission reduction targets on our way towards net-zero by 2040. For our ~4,500 employees, we commit to be a safe and inspiring workplace. Fortum's share is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. fortum.com