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Adèle Barrat

Adèle Barrat

Paris

Summary

Early-Career Public Affairs Professional | EU Policy & Institutional Relations | Stakeholder Engagement
Public Affairs Officer with hands-on expertise in EU, agricultural policies and sustainability . Skilled in legislative monitoring, regulatory analysis, policy briefings, and coordinating multi-stakeholder networks. Strong interest in sustainability, energy transition, and driving impactful policy engagement.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Policy Officer Junior

European Commission
03.2025 - 07.2025
  • Drafted policy briefings and strategic notes on CAP Strategic Plans and enlargement files.
  • Monitored legislative and regulatory developments, identifying risks and opportunities for stakeholders.
  • Liaised with EU delegations, national authorities, and agricultural lobbies to support institutional dialogue.
  • Contributed to the organisation of workshops and high-level policy events with EU stakeholders.

Public affairs officer junior

French Embassy of Portugal
03.2024 - 08.2024
  • Drafted diplomatic notes, reports, and press reviews on political and economic developments.
  • Assisted in the organisation of the 14 July reception and other high-profile events.
  • Conducted political monitoring and responded to ad hoc requests from the consular section.
  • Strengthened outreach with local stakeholders and supported interdepartmental coordination.

EU Careers Student Embassador

EPSO
10.2023 - 10.2024
  • Organized and hosted multiple webinars and online conferences with European Commission and European Parliament officials for French students.
  • Promoted EU career opportunities, EPSO exams, and recruitment processes.
  • Delivered presentations and guided students on navigating EU institutions and application procedures.
  • Strengthened communication and stakeholder engagement skills while coordinating cross-institutional events.

CAP Controler

Regional Directorate of Hauts-de-France
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Managed CAP aid requests and verified compliance with evolving EU regulations.
  • Controlled cadastral documents and agricultural plots for accuracy.
  • Provided guidance and support to stakeholders for data correction and regularisation.
  • Gained operational insight into the implementation of EU agricultural policy in practice.

CAP Projet Officer

Regional Directorate of Occitanie
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Processed and controlled CAP subsidy applications, ensuring compliance with EU regulations.
  • Advised farmers and stakeholders on regulatory requirements and data regularisation.
  • Engaged with local beneficiaries to explain EU funding mechanisms and practical impacts.
  • Developed hands-on expertise in EU agricultural policy implementation at regional level.

European public affairs officer junior

Ministry of Defense
05.2021 - 09.2021
  • Analysed EU Green Deal policies, including the Fit for 55 package, assessing impacts on defense and environment.
  • Drafted policy briefings, reports, and speeches for senior officials.
  • Contributed to the organisation of the European Conference on Defense and Environment during the French EU Presidency.
  • Coordinated with EU institutions and national delegations to support policy alignment.

Education

Master - European Public Affairs

Sciences Po
Lille, France
09-2024

Bachelor of Law - European Law

Université De Nantes
Nantes, France

Bachelor - International Relations And International Law

University of Zagreb
Zagreb, Croatia

Skills

  • EU policy analysis & legislative monitoring
  • Stakeholder engagement & networking
  • Project management & EU project setup (Horizon Europe, Interreg, LIFE)
  • Sustainability & energy transition expertise
  • Strategic thinking & proactive problem-solving
  • Clear & concise communication, written and oral
  • Diplomacy & interpersonal skills
  • Autonomy & ability to work under pressure

LANGUAGES

French : Native
English : C1
Portuguese : B2
Spanish: B1

Timeline

Policy Officer Junior

European Commission
03.2025 - 07.2025

Public affairs officer junior

French Embassy of Portugal
03.2024 - 08.2024

EU Careers Student Embassador

EPSO
10.2023 - 10.2024

CAP Controler

Regional Directorate of Hauts-de-France
06.2023 - 08.2023

CAP Projet Officer

Regional Directorate of Occitanie
06.2022 - 08.2022

European public affairs officer junior

Ministry of Defense
05.2021 - 09.2021

Master - European Public Affairs

Sciences Po

Bachelor of Law - European Law

Université De Nantes

Bachelor - International Relations And International Law

University of Zagreb
Adèle Barrat