EU Interpreters

⏰ Ever wondered what a day in the life of an interpreter looks like? From preparing glossaries to interpreting in booths during meetings, every day is different and full of surprises. 🤔 Discover how Lenka from the Czech team navigates the fast-paced world of interpreting!

What is it like to work as an interpreter at #EU meetings? 🎙️🌏 Curious about #ConferenceInterpreting, what the job entails and the skills it requires, check out the latest update on the #KCTI! ➡️ link.europa.eu/7kC8xP

Last week we welcomed students from the European Master for Conference Interpreting at the University of Bucharest for a two-day study visit! Live speeches, a dummy booth & roundtable debate with a full language regime. A packed schedule and plenty of smiles. ☀️ #Interpreting4EU

👨‍🏫 Conferences, events, webinars… 2026 is looking busy 👀 Have you planned your academic schedule yet? The #KCTI page has been updated with everything you can look forward to in 2026. 📆 👉 Link here europa.eu/!bN7JDg

🎧 Arbeiten Dolmetscher lieber in der Kabine oder auf Distanz? Laura aus der deutschen Kabine erzählt, warum Dolmetscher auch bei digitalen oder hybriden Sitzungen lieber in der Kabine arbeiten. 💼 Erfahre, wie Dolmetscher sich an verschiedene Sitzungsformate anpassen.

🎧 Do interpreters prefer working in the booth or remotely? Laura from the German team shares why interpreters usually work from the booth, even in remote or hybrid meetings. 💼 Discover how they adapt to different meeting formats.

Αναρωτηθήκατε ποτέ πώς είναι στην πραγματικότητα μια αποστολή διερμηνείας; ✈️ Ακολουθήστε την Φωτεινή στην αποστολή της στην Κύπρο 🇨🇾, από την άφιξή της στο συνεδριακό κέντρο στη Λευκωσία μέχρι να μπει στην καμπίνα.✨

😣Do you often stress out about public speaking? The #KCTI has collected a list of tips for speakers to make speeches easier for you and our interpreters. 🤯 Check it out: link.europa.eu/wGPFPy!

Our interpreters were at the General Affairs Council, where ministers responsible for cohesion: 🏙️ Approved conclusions on the new EU agenda for cities 📊 Exchanged views on the mid-term review of the 2021–2027 cohesion policy 💶 Discussed the EU’s future long-term budget

In multilingual conferences, sound quality makes all the difference. 🎙️ Using the recommended audio equipment ensures that: ✔️ Participants can follow every point clearly ✔️ Interpreters work in optimal conditions ✔️ Your message is conveyed accurately across languages

🦸‍♂️We often say that interpreters have superpowers, do you know why?🦸‍♀️ 🥇During simultaneous interpreting they must speak at the same time as they listen and analyse. Check out the updated #KCTI page to discover what you need to gain this superpower! ➡️ link.europa.eu/NkYKfv

💬 Happy International Mother Language Day! Multilingualism is at the heart of the EU: we are home to 24 official languages and over 60 regional or minority languages. 🎙️ Let’s celebrate the richness of our linguistic diversity together. 🗣️

At the 603rd Plenary Session of the @EU_EESC, debates focused on: 🇺🇦 The impact of Russia’s war on Ukraine’s children & youth 🏘️ Affordable housing 🔋 The future of sodium batteries in the EU Our interpreters supported ensured smooth communication throughout the discussions.

💼 EU language services run like a well-oiled machine, working seamlessly across institutions. Curious about who does what? Explore the #KCTI “Other EU language-related services” to see how responsibilities are shared. 🤜🤛 ➡️ link.europa.eu/gKGGTF

🗨️ Kako usmeni prevoditelji održavaju svoje pasivne jezike aktivnima? Od slušanja vijesti i podcastova do putovanja i ljetnih škola, ključ je u spajanju ugodnog s korisnim. 🗣️ Otkrijte kako Iva iz hrvatskog tima brusi svoje znanje pasivnih jezika!

🗨️ How do interpreters keep their passive languages active? From news and podcasts to travelling and summer classes, it’s all about mixing work and pleasure to stay on top. 🗣️ Discover how Iva from the Croatian team keeps her passive language skills fresh!

Happy Valentine’s Day to all the language lovers out there ❤️ For us, loving languages is about listening closely and finding the right words in another language in the space of a few seconds. It’s also about working with different accents and ways of expressing ideas every day.

Are you interested in language learning, professional interpreting skills acquisition or tailor-made support? 💼 📈The #KCTI has the perfect (now updated😉) professional development page for you! 👉 Check out the link! link.europa.eu/hrRr3B

This week’s #PhotoFromTheBooth takes us to the Bureau of the @eu_regions_cities 238th meeting in Lefkosia. 🇨🇾 Our interpreters were there to ensure seamless multilingual dialogue in support of resilient, future-ready regions across Europe. 🌍

@EUCouncil Today we celebrate World Greek Language Day! ✨ 🇪🇺 With Cyprus holding the Presidency of the @eucouncil, Greek is at the heart of today’s European dialogue and decision-making.

Σήμερα γιορτάζουμε την Παγκόσμια Ημέρα Ελληνικής Γλώσσας! ✨ Με την Κυπριακή Προεδρία του @eucouncil, τα ελληνικά βρίσκονται στο επίκεντρο του τρέχοντος ευρωπαϊκού διαλόγου και της λήψης αποφάσεων.