BRANKA STJEPANOVIC
Ixelles-Elsene,BRU
Summary
Accomplished Policy Advisor with a proven track record at the European Parliament, adept in policy analysis and strategic planning. Excelled in interinstitutional negotiations, enhancing legislative knowledge and negotiation skills in transport, digitalization and energy policy. Spearheaded impactful social media campaigns, demonstrating exceptional analytical thinking and team-building capabilities.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Policy Advisor
European Parliament
07.2014 - 07.2024
- Monitored key policy areas in Transport and Tourism (TRAN), Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE), Agriculture and rural Development (AGRI) Strong experience in interinstitutional negotiations between EP, EU Council and the Commission
- Represented MEP in negotiations and built relationships with industry, civil society, NGO's
- Drafted briefings, reports, opinions, presentations, and speeches
- Organized high level conferences, receptions, seminars and exhibitions within the European parliament for the Vice president of the European Parliament Delegation for the relations with the Republic of Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Managed implementation of policy and program initiatives
- Leading role in SM campaigns during 2019/2024 EP Elections for Croatian liberal coalition
Trainee
Hrvatski Sabor
09.2013 - 12.2013
Monitoring the transposition of the EU transport and energy law into national legislation
Participation in launching 2014 SM campaign fo the EP elections - operational responsibilities and coordination
Education
Master of Arts - Global Studies
Faculty of Social Sciences
Ljubljana05-2015
Bachelor of Arts - European Studies
Faculty of Social Sciences
Ljubljana, Slovenia10-2012
Skills
- Policy Implementation
- Policy analysis
- Improvement strategies
- Legislative Knowledge
- Decision-Making
- Team building
- Analytical Thinking
- Time management abilities
- Strategic Planning
- Analytical Skills
- Negotiation
- Problem-solving aptitude
Accomplishments
2014 - 2024: Developing policy strategy for the historical extension of TEN-T to Croatia and the Western Balkans countries
2019 - 2024: Key role in the negotiation process for the protection of traditional Istrian wine Teran, adoption of Digital Europe Program and 2020 Opinion in EP TRAN Committee on the potential of new technologies, autonomous driving and AI in road transport
2015: Leading role in the organization of International conference in the European Parliament: "European future of BIH 20 years after Dayton-Peace Agreement"
Languages
Croatian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)
Slovenian
Advanced (C1)
Italian
Upper intermediate (B2)
French
Elementary (A2)
Timeline
Policy Advisor
European Parliament
07.2014 - 07.2024
Trainee
Hrvatski Sabor
09.2013 - 12.2013
Master of Arts - Global Studies
Faculty of Social Sciences
Bachelor of Arts - European Studies
Faculty of Social Sciences
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