Sam Williams

EU Policy Manager

Sam Williams is EPICO’s EU Policy Manager in Brussels.

Before starting at EPICO in 2022, Sam gained several professional experience, including as the last intern of the European Commission Permanent Representation to the UK, and as an intern at the Energy Community and the Brussels consultancy APCO Worldwide.

A dual British and Italian national, Sam studied in Italy, Hungary, the UK, Turkey, and Belgium, building expertise in EU policymaking and developing a strong interest in the EU’s potential to fight against climate change and achieve net zero.

Sam has contributed to several EPICO publications, covering topics ranging from hydrogen policy to the electricity market design. He has co-written related op-eds and represented EPICO at various panel discussions across Europe and Latin America.

Before joining EPICO, Sam received an M.A. in EU International Relations and Diplomacy (IRD) with a specialisation in Foreign Economic Relations and Sustainable Development from the College of Europe. There, he actively participated in student life as a Student Representative and volunteered by managing the student-run café, raising money for charity.

In his free time, Sam plays bullet chess, reads biographies, and manages to train at the gym from time to time.

Areas of Expertise

EU Energy and Climate, European Green Deal, Hydrogen, Electricity Market Design

Languages

Italian, English, French, Spanish, Hungarian, German

Awards

Best Thesis on Energy Policy, College of Europe (2022)

Education

M.A. in EU International Relations and Diplomacy (IRD) with a specialisation in Foreign Economic Relations and Sustainable Development, College of Europe
MSc in EU and International Public Affairs (EIPP), with a specialisation in European Policy-Making and International Cooperation, London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
B.A. (Hons) in Political Sciences and International Relations with a Year in Continental Europe, University of Kent
Erasmus Year, International Relations, Bogazici Universitesi

Publications & Blog Posts

Policy Brief

An Industrial Agenda to Increase Germany's Energy Resilience

Publication

EU Hydrogen Diplomacy in Africa and the Middle East: A Just Regional Energy Transition

Policy Brief

EU-Kazakhstan Green Hydrogen Partnership: Mapping Barriers and Establishing a Roadmap

Report

Design Options for a European Hydrogen Bank

Policy Report

What to cap? Emergency Interventions in the European Electricity and Gas Market

Media Outreach & External Contributions

Interview with ENDS Europe

In this interview, Sam Williams analyses the impact of the European Elections results on EU environment and climate policy.

Panel Discussion “Green Hydrogen: its role in Argentina’s energy future”

In this panel discussion organised by KAS Argentina, Sam Williams discussed the role of green hydrogen in Argentina’s energy transition.

Interview with Revolve

In this interview, Sam Williams explains the role and potential of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).

Interview with Carbon Pulse

One-year since the launch of the US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), Sam Williams reflects on its impact on European energy and climate policies.

Op-ed in EUObserver

In this op-ed, Sam Williams, Bernd Weber and Oscar Arnedillo discuss the rising gas prices and their effects on consumers.

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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