English-Ukrainian Conference Interpreter

The repost by the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) highlights a significant strategic shift in the EU’s institutional communication and judicial accessibility. As of January 16, 2026, the integration of the Ukrainian language into the heart of European governance has reached a professional milestone. 1. The Strategic Importance of the Call The launch of this recruitment drive for Conference Interpreters with Ukrainian (UK) as an "A" language (native or best language) is not merely a technical necessity; it is a political and judicial statement: Integration Support: It prepares the EU institutions for the deepening legal and political integration of Ukraine. Judicial Clarity: For the CJEU, having high-level Ukrainian interpreters is vital for cases involving Ukrainian entities or citizens, ensuring that the "Right to be Heard" and the "Fair Trial" principle are upheld without linguistic barriers. Capacity Building: By integrating Ukrainian into the DG LINC (Directorate-General for Logistics and Interpretation for Conferences), the EU is institutionalizing the language alongside established working languages like English, French, and German. 2. Understanding the Language Combinations The call specifies several "profiles" based on the interpreter's ability to work between different languages. In the world of EU interpreting, "A" is the mother tongue, "B" is a language the interpreter can work into and from, and "C" is a language they understand perfectly and work from into their mother tongue. The required profiles for January 2026: Profile 1 (A-B-C): Work into Ukrainian from English, and from French or German into Ukrainian. Profile 2 (A-B): High-level bi-lingualism between Ukrainian and English. Profile 3 (A-C-C): Understanding English and one other major EU language (FR/DE) while working exclusively into Ukrainian. 3. The Deadline and Process The timing is critical: the deadline for this specific call is today, January 16, 2026, at 12:00 CET. Eligibility: Applicants usually require a recognized degree in conference interpreting or a university degree plus significant experience in simultaneous and consecutive interpreting. Testing: Successful applicants will undergo rigorous "Inter-institutional Accreditation Tests" to ensure they meet the high standards required for court hearings and parliamentary debates. 4. Institutional Context: "Interpreting for Europe" The hashtag #InterpretingForEurope represents the joint effort of the CJEU, the European Commission, and the European Parliament to maintain the EU's unique system of Multilingualism. Why the CJEU Reposted This: As the supreme legal authority of the EU, the CJEU relies on absolute precision. Interpreters in Luxembourg often deal with highly technical legal terminology where a single mistranslated word could alter the interpretation of a Directive or Regulation. Bringing Ukrainian specialists into this fold is a prerequisite for any future accession steps.