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The Conference on the Future of Europe can help the EU connect with citizens. But will it achieve anything else?
The EU should not need a ‘listening exercise’ to figure out the priorities of its citizens
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Albert Guasch Rafael
I am a freelance journalist writing on politics, the EU and history; and a communications professional working for Democracy Reporting International, an NGO promoting democracy globally with analysis and best practice examples. I have written for Foreign Policy, La Vanguardia, Euronews and Are We Europe, among others. Previously I worked for Club de Madrid, the largest forum of former Heads of State and Government promoting democratic values. I am also a Stiftung Mercator Alumni and a Young Professional Advisor at United Europe.
About me
Journalism
- I am a journalist from Barcelona based in Madrid (Spain) with over five years of experience in media and as a communication professional.
- I have reported in English, Spanish and Catalan. I am particularly interested in international affairs, politics and history. I can do written and video stories.
Communications
- I am currently working as a Communications Officer at Club de Madrid, the largest forum of democratically elected former Presidents and Prime Ministers working to advance democratic development worldwide. I write news, press releases, manage the website and the social media accounts and participate in the conception, design and execution of campaigns.
- I frequently use Adobe Suite's software (mainly InDesign, Premiere and Photoshop) to produce social media graphics, infographics, printables and videos.
- I have been a Communications Intern at the United Nations, contributing to the Division for Social Policy and Development.
Studies
- I hold a Master's Degree in European Integration by the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB), specialising in European Economy and Governance
- I hold a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, also by the UAB, including an exchange semester at Stirling University, Scotland (United Kingdom).
Politics
- I am immensely interested in anything that has to do with politics and policymaking, mostly in the international scene.
European Union
- I hold a Master's Degree in European Integration, specialising in European Economy and Governance.
- My thesis An EU Treasury with Eurobonds: Would it bring financial stability? was awarded a prize by the EU Foundation Catalunya-Europa.
- As alumni of Stiftung Mercator, I regularly participate in their workshops and seminars. These include a week-long seminar on Turkey-EU relations and a seminar on the EU with Oxford University.
- I am a Young Professional Advisor at United Europe, contributing to the organisation's projects and seminars. Most recently I joined a seminar on EU-Balkan relations.
Digital Policy & Sustainability
- Club de Madrid advocates for implementing Agenda 2030, the UN’s development plan to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. As a Communications Officer, I frequently write about on policies and strategies for a more sustainable future
- Club de Madrid is also developing policy action towards a digital global governance that turns the tide and empowers users and benefits society. More specifically, I frequently write about privacy, disinformation and a fair deployment of Artificial Intelligence
History
- I am a history buff and love reading books and listening to history podcasts. If you speak Spanish check out Histocast; for English-speakers, I recommend Open Yale's history courses.
Delve Deeper
Check my experience in news on world events, technology and economy, and journalistic projects abroad
Check my experience in communications for a Non-profit, for the United Nations and for a private company
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