Julian Parodi holds a dual Bachelor's in Political Science from Sciences Po Nancy and Freie Universität Berlin, and a Master's in European Affairs from Sciences Po Paris, with an exchange at The New School in New York. He gained experience at the European Parliament, Council of Europe, Fondation Robert Schuman, and Pony Bikes. He later worked as a Researcher at the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung’s Competence Centre for Climate and Social Justice in Brussels. At the Energy and Climate Policy and Innovation Council, he leads work on EU industrial policy for energy-intensive sectors, covering lead markets, electrification, hydrogen, circularity, standards and trade.