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Twitter: @JulianParodi
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Email: Julian.parodi@epico.org
Julian is EPICO’s Policy Specialist for Industrial Decarbonisation in Brussels.
He is responsible for EU industry policy, focusing on energy-intensive industries such as steel, cement, and chemicals. His work covers various aspects of decarbonisation, including production processes, access to renewable energy (particularly low-carbon hydrogen), and the adoption of low-carbon technologies, alongside monitoring market developments.
Prior to joining EPICO in 2023, Julian gained experience through traineeships at the Foundation Robert Schuman and the French mobility startup Pony Bikes. He then worked as a Researcher at the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung's Competence Centre for Climate and Social Justice in Brussels, where he monitored EU climate and energy legislation, focusing on the regional aspect of industrial transformation, including labour markets and the just transition.
Julian holds a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science from Sciences Po Paris and Freie Universität Berlin, and a Master's in European Affairs from Sciences Po Paris, where he specialised in EU policymaking, economics, and urban and climate policies. He also carried out an exchange semester at The New School in New York, where he focused on urban policy and carbon pricing.
Areas of Expertise
EU Climate Policy, EU Energy Policy, EU Industrial Policy, Steel
Languages
French, English, German, Italian
Education
- M.A. in European Affairs, IInstitut d'Etudes Politiques de Paris
- B.A. in Politikwissenschaft - Sciences Sociales, Institut d'Etudes Politiques de Paris à Nancy and Freie Universität Berlin
Publications & blog posts
Policy Paper
How can hydrogen fuel climate-neutral aviation in the EU?
Blog Post
A deep dive into Draghi's recommendations
Strategy Paper
Accelerating EU industry competitiveness: Paving the way for the next policy cycle
Media outreach & external contributions
Media Mention in Euractiv
EPICO's Policy Paper "How can hydrogen fuel climate-neutral aviation in the EU?" was mentioned in Euractiv's Green Brief.
Media Mention in Tagesspiegel Background
EPICO's Policy Paper "How can hydrogen fuel climate-neutral aviation in the EU?" was mentioned in a recent article published by Tagesspiegel Background.
Panel Discussion – Euronews “Brussels my love?”
Julian Parodi participated in Euronews’ English talk show “Brussels, my love?” where he discussed the EU elections’ results and their impact on climate and energy policies.
Interview with ENDS Europe
In this interview with ENDS Europe, Julian Parodi reflects on the impact that a far-right surge in the European Parliament could have on EU climate and energy policies.
Publication for FES Just Climate
Julian Parodi contributed to this publication by FES Just Climate on the need for a skilled workforce to drive the energy transition forward.
Briefing for FES Just Climate
Julian Parodi wrote this policy brief on the potential impact of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).
About EPICO KlimaInnovation
EPICO is an independent climate and energy policy think tank based in Berlin and Brussels. Founded in 2021 by Dr Bernd Weber, EPICO has a social market-oriented approach to promote a socially cohesive and environmentally sustainable transition to climate neutrality. Supported by its broad-based Advisory Council, EPICO provides a platform and network for diverse stakeholders from politics, academia, industry, and civil society to exchange and find majorities for ambitious climate policies.
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