Claudia Yáñez Sangil
Policy Officer – DG ENER, EU Commission
Born and raised on a well-known island, my life has been defined by a deep connection to the sea and a love for reading. Committed to purpose and impact, I value creativity and collaboration in both my professional and personal life. While pursuing my education, I combined my passions for philosophy, politics, and activism, and even found time for theater and sports. Additionally, I successfully authored a novel and worked on a PhD thesis in European green diplomacy.
Upon joining the Commission in 2020, I have had the opportunity to learn from colleagues in different units and teams key aspects to deliver on the green transition and crisis management. From navigating the inter-institutional landscape to effectively communicating EU policies and contributing to the European Semester cycle. More recently my parcours brought me to work as the desk officer on electricity of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and since June 2024 as a Policy Officer in the EU Energy Platform Task Force.