Government Affairs Intern - Batteries & Clean Industrial Transition

Are you looking for a new opportunity that offers meaningful work with true purpose? We would love to welcome you to our multinational team!
Your growth is our growth. We invest in your future by enhancing your skills and abilities through training opportunities and interesting challenges.

At Panasonic, we believe in the power of collaboration - only together can we continue to expand our innovative edge and exceed our customers’ expectations. We are a powerful brand with a rich company culture, based on our 7 principles. It's not just about what we do, but how we do it. To fulfil our social responsibilities, we will continue to do what we have done for over 100 years - to enrich people’s lives at home and at work, and move society forward.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Work closely with colleagues responsible for digital, corporate sustainability, trade and environmental policies, supporting them by collecting, organising and sharing relevant EU policy developments, stakeholder updates and business-relevant information.
• Follow selected battery-related policy topics not otherwise covered by the team, including energy storage, renewable energy integration, automotive electrification, battery manufacturing, market access and related EU policy developments.
• Contribute to strategic and geopolitical intelligence by tracking developments affecting critical raw material supply chains, industrial competitiveness, international partnerships and energy demand linked to battery and data centre deployment.
• Follow industry association meetings, policy events, think tank discussions and stakeholder briefings, in coordination with the topic managers in the team.
• Assist with the preparation of briefing materials, presentations, policy updates, stakeholder mappings and internal information distribution.
• Provide general team support for government affairs tasks linked to Panasonic’s strategic priorities in Europe.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Motivated team member with a degree in European Affairs, Political Science, International Relations, Law, or a related field.
• Previous internships or experience in EU affairs, energy, battery-related policy or related areas are a plus.
• Good understanding of the functioning of the European institutions and the EU legislative process.
• Strong interest in batteries, electric mobility, industrial policy, sustainability and the green transition.
• Ability to analyse policy and regulatory developments and translate them into clear, concise and business-relevant insights.
• Interest in geopolitical developments, EU–Japan relations and international partnerships linked to battery supply chains and industrial competitiveness.
• Strong research, drafting and analytical skills, with attention to detail.
• Proactive and well-organised, with the ability to manage tasks independently and take ownership of projects.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues across departments and cultures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Fluency in English is mandatory; any other European language and/or Japanese is a plus.
• Able to handle confidential information with discretion.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Monthly allowance (1.226,52 € gross- in line with contrat d’immersion profesionnelle - CIP ) + meal vouchers
• Six-month contract under a CIP arrangement, extendable to up to twelve months.
• The opportunity to work on high-priority EU policy files at the intersection of batteries, sustainability, industrial policy and geopolitical developments.
• Exposure to EU institutional processes, stakeholder engagement and strategic government affairs work in Brussels.
• The opportunity to be part of a prestigious multinational company with a strong brand image and a forward-looking technology portfolio.
• A dynamic, international and collaborative working environment.

ABOUT US
Pana­sonic is one of the largest and lead­ing elec­tronic pro­duct manu­facturers in the world. The depth and variety of our re­search capa­bilities, manu­facturing ex­pertise, high quality and sophisticated pro­ducts have remained strong since 1918. Our mission is to create the Panasonic business of "tomorrow." By integrating business, technology, and creativity, we will realize ideal lifestyles and societies solving social issues globally. Learn more about Sustainability at Panasonic.

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DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
Fairness and equality are in our DNA. We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where people feel empowered to bring their whole selves to work. We want to ensure that our people are respected for who they are as individuals, valued for what they do and celebrated for their contribution to our business and our community. We are committed to promoting inclusion for the success of our business.

Panasonic is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and disability, or any other characteristics.