Laura Gies
@lauragies
Policy adviser and political writer with data and AI expertise.
SpainWhat I'm looking for
I am a policy adviser and political writer with extensive experience coordinating parliamentary and EU-level processes, drafting speeches and policy papers, and managing stakeholder engagement. I combine political expertise with strong project management skills and a passion for clear, persuasive communication.
My background spans advisory roles in parliamentary groups, European institutions and NGOs, where I led committee coordination, strategic planning and lobbying efforts on climate, energy, youth, social and employment policy. I have a track record of delivering policy analyses and supporting executive boards and committees.
I am a data enthusiast and AI learner with solid quantitative training from graduate studies and practical experience using R and Stata for data entry, processing and analysis. I leverage this analytical foundation to inform evidence-based policy-making and to strengthen advocacy strategies.
I am multilingual (German, English, French, Italian) and experienced working across European capitals. I thrive in collaborative environments that value rigorous policy work, cross‑border coordination, and opportunities to integrate data and AI into political analysis and strategy.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Advisor to the Executive Board
Green Group in the Berlin House of Representatives
Apr 2022 - Aug 2025 (3 years 4 months)
Coordinated committee work and provided strategic consulting and annual planning for the parliamentary group and its executive committee, supporting legislative processes and stakeholder engagement.
Advisor on EU Climate and Energy Policy
German Umbrella Organisation of Nature Conservation
Mar 2021 - Feb 2022 (11 months)
Developed and coordinated lobbying strategy on the EU Green Deal (Fit for 55) focusing on energy directives, engaging policymakers and drafting policy positions to influence EU legislation.
Advisor on EU Youth Policy
German Youth Council
Jun 2017 - Dec 2020 (3 years 6 months)
Coordinated and drafted policy papers and led committee and lobbying work to advance EU youth policy priorities and represent youth interests to EU institutions.
Project Advisor
Housing Europe
Mar 2016 - Jun 2017 (1 year 3 months)
Coordinated EU-wide projects focused on energy efficiency in housing, managing partners and delivering project outputs to support policy and practice across member organisations.
Advisor on Social and Employment Policy
European Youth Council
Jul 2015 - Dec 2015 (5 months)
Coordinated a project to develop EU social and labour market policy for young people, producing policy outputs and facilitating stakeholder dialogues across member states.
ESAdvisor to MEP
European Parliament (Office of MEP Jutta Steinruck)
May 2014 - Apr 2015 (11 months)
Supported the MEP's work in the Employment Committee through political analysis, drafting speeches and policy development to inform committee positions and interventions.
Political Assistant
Party of European Socialists
Sep 2011 - Apr 2014 (2 years 7 months)
Supported meetings of social and environmental ministers and conducted research and drafting of policy papers on energy, social and labour market policy for the party group.
EZTutor, Chair of European Politics
ETH Zurich
Oct 2009 - Oct 2011 (2 years)
Tutored seminars in European politics and supported teaching activities, including data entry and processing using Stata and R, for undergraduate and graduate students.
Research Methods Student
European Consortium for Political Research Summer School
Jul 2010 - Aug 2010 (1 month)
Completed intensive coursework in multiple regression analysis and introductory R, strengthening quantitative research skills for policy and academic work.
UZBachelor Student
University of Zurich
Sep 2006 - Jan 2009 (2 years 4 months)
Completed a BA in Social Sciences with coursework in political science, art history and Eastern European history, and served as tutor supporting seminars and lectures.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Centre for Comparative and International Studies (CIS), University of Zurich / ETH Zurich
Master of Arts, Comparative and International Studies
2009 - 2011
Activities and societies: Tutor for Chair of European Politics at ETH Zurich; data entry and processing using Stata and R.
Completed a Master of Arts in Comparative and International Studies with a focus on research and quantitative methods; coursework taught in English.
European Consortium for Political Research (ECPR) Summer School, University of Ljubljana
Methods and Techniques (Political Research)
2010 - 2010
Attended ECPR Summer School course in Multiple Regression Analysis and Introduction to R.
UZUniversity of Zurich
Bachelor of Arts, Social Sciences
2006 - 2009
Activities and societies: Tutor for Chair of International Relations supporting seminars and lectures.
Completed a Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences with majors in Political Science, Art History, and Eastern European History.
Availability
Location
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