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Welcome to the page of the European Parliament’s Translation Service! Make sure to follow us to keep up with our work, projects, events, and much more!

The translation service (Directorate-General for Translation and Clear Language - DG TRAD) of the European Parliament produces translations of written documents in all 24 EU languages, enabling communication with its citizens in their mother tongue. Our vision is about building bridges between different languages and cultures and promoting sustainable multilingualism as an essential component of the European democratic ideal. We are an efficient and modern service providing high-quality translations of legislation in all EU languages. By directly enabling Parliament to pursue its policy of multilingualism, we play an integral role in protecting the cultural and linguistic diversity of the Union and in facilitating transparency, understanding and the exchange of views.

06/10/2026

One week left — register now! 📣 ⌛

Curious about what language professionals do at the European Parliament? Interested in job opportunities, traineeships and careers with Irish or English in the EU?
We are coming to Ireland to tell you all about it!

Join us in Dublin, Galway or Cork and:
🤝 Meet our Director-General and Heads of Unit
🗣️ Take part in hands-on workshops in English and Irish translation and Clear Language
🌍 Discover where your language skills could take you

Information and registration 📅
- Dublin - Tuesday 13 October (on-site or online): https://loom.ly/0lWDCRE
- Galway - Wednesday 14 October (on-site): https://loom.ly/5y8y_mw
- Cork - Thursday 15 October (on-site): https://loom.ly/N5a2ESU

We look forward to meeting you in Ireland! ☘️

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Seachtain amháin fágtha - cláraigh anois! 📣⌛

Fiosrach faoi ghairmeacha teanga i bParlaimint na hEorpa? Ar mhaith leat tuilleadh a fhoghlaim faoi dheiseanna fostaíochta, tréimhsí oiliúna agus gairmeacha le Gaeilge nó le Béarla san Aontas Eorpach?
Táimid ag teacht go hÉirinn chun an t-eolas ar fad a thabhairt duit!

Bí linn i mBaile Átha Cliath, i nGaillimh nó i gCorcaigh chun:
🤝 Bualadh lenár nArd-Stiúrthóir agus lenár gCinn Aonaid
🗣️ Páirt a ghlacadh i gceardlanna praiticiúla san aistriúchán Béarla agus Gaeilge agus sa Teanga Shoiléir
🌍 Foghlaim cá bhféadfadh do chuid scileanna teanga tú a thabhairt

Eolas agus clárú 📅
- Baile Átha Cliath - Dé Máirt, an 13 Deireadh Fómhair (ar an láthair nó ar líne): https://loom.ly/0lWDCRE
- Gaillimh - Dé Céadaoin, an 14 Deireadh Fómhair (ar an láthair): https://loom.ly/5y8y_mw
- Corcaigh - Déardaoin, an 15 Deireadh Fómhair (ar an láthair): https://loom.ly/N5a2ESU

Táimid ag tnúth le bualadh leat in Éirinn! ☘️

01/10/2026

📣 Apply for a Schuman traineeship with us!

✅ Are you passionate about languages?
✅ Do you want to meet people from all over Europe?
✅ Would you like to gain professional experience in an international setting?
✅ Are you curious about the work of the European Parliament's translation service?

Apply for a five-month paid traineeship at the Directorate-General for Translation and Clear Language (DG TRAD).
We offer positions in translation and editing, audiovisual translation, communications, language technologies, administrative or IT support and much more...

Join us in Luxembourg or Brussels 📍

Check out the details and apply by 31 October 👉 https://loom.ly/ADyxRC8

30/09/2026

POV: Your camera roll after you attended Multilingualism Days📸💬

Today, on International Translation Day, we celebrate the work of professionals. At the European Parliament, makes work in our 24 official languages!

Whether you are a student interested in becoming a language professional, a young professional wanting to learn more about multilingualism in action, or simply passionate about languages, add new memories to your camera roll and join us for Multilingualism Days 2026, on 13-14 November!

• Friday 13 November: online workshops
• Saturday 14 November: activities at the European Parliament in Brussels

🔗 Discover the programme and plan your visit on the dedicated Multilingualism Days page: https://loom.ly/5eiylY4

29/09/2026

📢 What do we translate at the European Parliament?

Episode 3 of our ‘What do we translate?’ series takes us inside the world of .

An amendment is a written proposal to change part of a draft text - by adding, deleting or replacing wording, figures or provisions. In Parliament, amendments are tabled and voted on as part of the work in committee and plenary.

A seemingly small wording change can carry a different political intention or affect how a provision is understood. This makes translating amendments a task of real precision!

Meet Iouliana, from our Greek translation team, to discover how our language professionals compare versions, navigate political nuance and help make parliamentary work accessible in all EU languages. 📝

26/09/2026

Happy European Day of Languages! 🎉

Today, 26 September, we celebrate the richness of the European Union's languages and cultures.
To mark the occasion, take a look at our slideshow showing interesting Eurostat data about multilingualism in the EU 👇

And remember: if you are passionate about languages, join us on 13-14 November for Multilingualism Days!
More information via this link 👉 https://loom.ly/5eiylY4

25/09/2026

Two days in Viterbo, two conversations about Europe and multilingualism. 🗨️

The European Parliament Liaison Office in Italy and the Representation of the European Commission in Italy, at the initiative of European Parliament Vice-President Antonella Sberna and in collaboration with OPES Italia, promoted the second edition of the Viterbo Half Marathon, bringing together sport, European values and opportunities for young people. 🏃

In this context, the European Parliament Translation Service was proudly represented by our Director-General, Valter Mavrič, who took part in two events at Università degli Studi della Tuscia - Viterbo.

On 24 September, he met students and academics for the seminar ‘Tradurre la democrazia’, exploring multilingualism, clear language, AI and the evolving role of language professionals. With 24 official languages and 552 language combinations, translation is essential to ensuring that EU citizens can access and understand the work of their institutions. 📝

On 25 September, Mr Mavrič delivered the keynote address at the institutional panel ‘From the University of Tuscia to Europe: New Pathways and Opportunities’, alongside Vice-President Antonella Sberna, Rector Tiziana Laureti and Vito Borrelli of the European Commission.

Two days of dialogue connecting languages, democracy, education, technology and Europe’s next generation. 💫

21/09/2026

🇮🇪 The European Parliament's Translation Service is coming to Ireland!

Join us in Dublin, Galway or Cork to discover our work, career pathways and traineeships at the European Parliament.
Meet our Director-General and Heads of Unit, participate in hands-on workshops in English and Irish and Clear Language and find out where your skills can take you.

🗓️ Tuesday 13 October:
📍Europa Experience, Europe House, Dublin (on-site or online)
Information and registration: https://loom.ly/0lWDCRE

🗓️Wednesday 14 October:
📍University of Galway (on-site)
Information and registration: https://loom.ly/5y8y_mw

🗓️Thursday 15 October
📍University College, Cork (on-site)
Information and registration: https://loom.ly/N5a2ESU

We hope to see you there!

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🇮🇪 Tá Seirbhís Aistriúcháin Pharlaimint na hEorpa ag teacht go hÉirinn!

Bí linn i mBaile Átha Cliath, i nGaillimh nó i gCorcaigh chun foghlaim mar gheall ar an obair a dhéanaimid, conairí gairme agus tréimhsí oiliúna i bParlaimint na hEorpa.

Buail lenár nArd-Stiúrthóir agus lenár gCinn Aonaid, glac páirt i gceardlanna praiticiúla san aistriúchán Béarla agus Gaeilge agus sa Teanga Shoiléir agus faigh amach cá bhféadfadh do scileanna teanga tú a thabhairt.

🗓️ Dé Máirt, an 13 Deireadh Fómhair:
📍Eispéireas Europa, Áras na hEorpa, Baile Átha Cliath (ar an láthair nó ar líne)
Eolas agus clárú: https://loom.ly/0lWDCRE

🗓️ Dé Céadaoin, an 14 Deireadh Fómhair:
📍Ollscoil na Gaillimhe (ar an láthair)
Eolas agus clárú: https://loom.ly/5y8y_mw

🗓️ Déardaoin, an 15 Deireadh Fómhair:
📍Coláiste na hOllscoile, Corcaigh (ar an láthair)
Eolas agus clárú: https://loom.ly/N5a2ESU

Táimid ag tnúth le bualadh leat ansin!

18/09/2026

Meet us at Unicareers Luxembourg!

The official recruitment fair of the University of Luxembourg is happening on 25 September at Luxexpo the Box.📍

Join us to discover traineeships and career opportunities in the European Parliament, including at our translation service. Our colleagues are looking forward to welcoming you at our stand and telling you more about the work of our language professionals.
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🗓️ Friday, 25 September from 09:30 to 17:00⁣
📍 Luxexpo the Box, Luxembourg⁣
💻 Information and registration: https://loom.ly/8jqtkrE

14/09/2026

Save the date — Multilingualism Days: Expanding Horizons 🌅

Our yearly event about translation, interpretation and multilingual communication is returning on 13-14 November 2026!

Mark your calendar for a weekend dedicated to the celebration of Europe’s linguistic diversity. This year’s theme ‘Expanding Horizons’ will explore how languages unite people, bridge cultures and connect the EU with the world.

What to expect?

🖥️ Friday 13 November 2026: online workshops – connect from wherever you are
📌 Saturday 14 November 2026: in-person event in Brussels – join us at the European Parliament for plenty of activities and talks

More information on the website: https://loom.ly/5eiylY4

10/09/2026

One language, two countries — and a translation challenge.

At the Parliament, translating into Dutch means considering how some expressions may differ in the Netherlands and in the Dutch-speaking part of Belgium.

Let’s take the times of the day as an example. 🕑

Where someone from Belgium would use the word ‘middag’ to describe lunchtime, (12:00-14:00), in the Netherlands this word refers to 12:00-18:00. To talk about lunchtime, in the Netherlands one would say ‘lunchtijd’ or ‘tussen de middag’ instead.

In Belgium, the word ‘namiddag’ would be used to describe the Dutch ‘middag’ (12:00-18:00), but in the Netherlands ‘namiddag’ can be used to describe the later part of the afternoon (16:00-18:00).

This makes the translation of a seemingly simple expression like ‘early afternoon’ quite tricky. How did our language professionals tackle this? 🧐

Sometimes, the most effective solution is not to choose between variants, but to find wording that is immediately clear to everyone. For example, ‘na de lunch’ (‘after lunch’) can pinpoint the early afternoon without relying on a potentially ambiguous word. Another option would be to simply indicate the exact time, if known.

Because good translation is not just about finding the right words. It’s about making sure everyone understands exactly the same thing. 🌍

Have you ever come across similar challenges? How did you tackle them?
Let us know in the comments!

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