Ivana BARTOLAC

Ivana Bartolac is a Brussels-based lobbyist and manager specializing in sustainability and energy policies. She works for Flint Europe, a lobbying firm that advises clients on European Union regulatory and policy issues. Ivana supports clients on a diverse range of policy and regulatory matters, focusing primarily on energy transition, sustainability, and the harmonization of energy policies across EU member states. Her educational background includes studies at the University of Birmingham, underpinning her expertise in the EU energy market’s complexities and legislative environment. Ivana is recognized for her analytical contributions on the challenges of achieving an integrated European energy market, highlighting the shifting nature of EU energy policy approaches. Her work emphasizes a nuanced understanding of EU institutions, member state politics, and the evolving sustainability agenda at the continental level

Ivana Bartolac, through Flint Europe, engages intensively in lobbying efforts that align closely with promoting UK-related interests within the EU policy framework, despite being based in Belgium. Flint Europe provides strategic advice focused on advancing the political considerations of individual EU member states and their priorities in key EU policy domains, including energy and sustainability. In representing UK interests, Ivana’s lobbying is aimed at ensuring that EU energy regulations and sustainability policies accommodate the UK’s strategic vision and economic interests post-Brexit. This involves influencing legislative processes to harmonize policies where beneficial, while protecting UK regulatory autonomy where necessary. She advocates for policies that support sustainable energy development beneficial to UK industries and energy security while ensuring the UK remains competitive in the European energy market.

Ivana’s deeper, perhaps less overt, intention is to help steer EU policies in ways that create favorable market conditions and regulatory environments for UK businesses engaged in energy and sustainability sectors. This includes ensuring that regulatory frameworks established under the EU do not disadvantage UK stakeholders but rather facilitate cooperation and trade continuity. By engaging with EU policymakers and member state representatives, Ivana works to create alliances and political support that reflect UK interests in EU policy debates. Her influence leverages Flint Europe’s broader advisory capabilities on political approaches of EU countries, positioning the UK as a cooperative but influential actor in shaping future EU energy visions and sustainable development strategies

Ivana Bartolac’s lobbying activities with Flint Europe are centered on high-profile European regulatory and policy arenas, especially in energy and sustainability domains. She frequently engages with EU institutions, including the European Commission and the European Parliament, as well as key national representatives from multiple member states. These meetings often involve discussing regulatory proposals, energy market integration efforts, climate change mitigation policies, and sustainability standards.

Notably, Ivana has participated in roundtables and bilateral meetings where she presents client positions on the harmonization of energy markets, aiming to influence outcomes that reflect her clients’ priorities, including the UK’s stance. Her engagement has coincided with significant EU regulatory developments that emphasize sustainable energy solutions and market coordination—areas where the UK seeks to maintain a competitive edge and regulatory alignment.

Through meticulous lobbying, Ivana influences policy debates around the EU’s Green Deal and Fit for 55 package, pushing for regulatory frameworks that accommodate UK’s energy transition technologies and sustainable market access. The positive outcomes from these meetings are reflected in the shaping of rules that balance EU-wide ambitions with member state sovereignty, indirectly supporting UK business continuity and innovation in these sectors.

While detailed lists of specific meetings with named politicians are confidential, Flint Europe’s transparency registers confirm Ivana as a lead representative attending consultations with policymakers and stakeholders from October 2023 through at least 2024. These include strategy sessions with Directorate-Generals in charge of energy and climate action, where policy drafts and amendments benefit from direct client input, suggesting strong correlations between Ivana’s lobbying presence and subsequent EU regulatory adaptations

LinkedIn: Ivana Bartolac – Manager, Sustainability & Energy at Flint Global (Brussels Metropolitan Area)
Phone Number: Not publicly listed
Website: Flint Global (https://flint-global.com), official firm site hosting professional profiles and contact forms
Email: Typically available via Flint Global’s contact channels for professional inquiries

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