Anna De Boeck
Zwevegem
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Policy officer – Climate & Energy
Organization of Flemish Municipalities and Regions (VVSG)
Brussels
04.2024 - 06.2026
- Analysed European, national and Flemish policy developments and their impact on local governments.
- Developed policy positions and represented the interests of Flemish municipalities.
- Translated complex policy frameworks into clear insights for local decision-makers.
- Participated in stakeholder consultations and policy working groups.
- Substitute member of the Flemish Advisory Council for Environment and Nature (Minaraad), representing local government interests.
Project & Policy Officer – European Policy & Strategic Analysis
European Landowners’ Organization (ELO)
Brussels
02.2022 - 03.2024
- Analysed European policy developments related to agriculture, land use and environmental governance.
- Developed policy positions, briefings and articles for members and stakeholders.
- Translated complex policy developments into strategic insights and recommendations.
- Presented policy files and represented organisational perspectives in European policy discussions.
- Contributed to Horizon Europe and Interreg projects through policy analysis, communication and coordination.
- Contributed to the policy analysis supporting several published policy briefs on EU agricultural and environmental policy.
Policy Trainee – Fit for 55 Package (European Green Deal)
Permanent Representation of Belgium to the EU
Brussels
09.2021 - 01.2022
- Supported Belgian representatives within COREPER I on EU climate and energy legislation.
- Analysed European policy developments and contributed to the preparation of working group discussions.
- Drafted reports on Belgian coordination processes and intergovernmental consultations.
- Prepared summaries and briefings on EU legislative files, including ETS, Social Climate Fund, ESR and LULUCF.
- Gained insight into EU decision-making processes, negotiations and institutional dynamics.
Parliamentary Assistant Intern
Office of MEP Cindy Franssen – European Parliament
Brussels
02.2020 - 03.2020
- Supported parliamentary activities through policy research.
- Assisted in the preparation of meetings, parliamentary work and stakeholder communication.
Trade Promotion Intern
Flanders Investment & Trade (FIT)
Jakarta
09.2018 - 01.2019
- Gained experience in economic diplomacy and international trade promotion at the Embassy of Belgium.
- Supported trade promotion activities, including business events, trade fairs and stakeholder meetings.
Education
Master of Laws (LL.M.) – Preparatory Programme -
Ghent University
07-2026
International Business - Erasmus Exchange programme
Spoleczna Akademia Nauk
Poland06-2018
Summer School - International Humanitarian Law
Grotius Centre for International Legal Studies, Leiden University
01-2026
Master of Political Science - international politics
Ghent University
01-2021
Bachelor of Business Management - international entrepreneurship
Artevelde University College Ghent
01-2019
Skills
- Policy analysis and research
- European and international affairs
- Understanding of governance and decision-making processes
- Legislative and regulatory analysis
- Stakeholder communication and engagement
- Writing policy briefs and reports
- Analysing complex information and identifying key insights
Languages
Dutch
English
French
Spanish
Custom
- Policy analysis and research
- European and international affairs
- Understanding of governance and decision-making processes
- Legislative and regulatory analysis
- Stakeholder communication and engagement
- Writing policy briefs and reports
- Analysing complex information and identifying key insights
Timeline
Policy officer – Climate & Energy
Organization of Flemish Municipalities and Regions (VVSG)
04.2024 - 06.2026
Project & Policy Officer – European Policy & Strategic Analysis
European Landowners’ Organization (ELO)
02.2022 - 03.2024
Policy Trainee – Fit for 55 Package (European Green Deal)
Permanent Representation of Belgium to the EU
09.2021 - 01.2022
Parliamentary Assistant Intern
Office of MEP Cindy Franssen – European Parliament
02.2020 - 03.2020
Trade Promotion Intern
Flanders Investment & Trade (FIT)
09.2018 - 01.2019
Master of Laws (LL.M.) – Preparatory Programme -
Ghent University
International Business - Erasmus Exchange programme
Spoleczna Akademia Nauk
Summer School - International Humanitarian Law
Grotius Centre for International Legal Studies, Leiden University
Master of Political Science - international politics
Ghent University
Bachelor of Business Management - international entrepreneurship
Artevelde University College Ghent