European CommissionPolicy Officer
Jan. 2003 - Dec. 2007Brussels Area, BelgiumMember of EC delegation to the International Maritime Organization (participation in IMO meetings related to maritime safety files)
EC liaison officer with the EU Member States' delegations to the IMO (coordination of Community positions)
EC liaison officer in the HELCOM (Helsinki Commission) meetings (Maritime Group)
EC representative in regional organizations (Barcelona Convention, OSPAR, REMPEC, etc)
Preparation and follow-up of Community legislative proposals (modifications of Regulation EC/417/2002 and Regulation EC/782/2003). Follow up of discussions at the European Parliament and Council
Case-handler of marine environment protection files (liaison with the European Maritime Safety Agency, EC – DG Environment, etc)