Juan Antonio López López-Muelas

M.A. International Governance and Diplomacy at Sciences Po Paris | Economics and Political Science Graduate from La Sorbonne | Specialisation in EU Foreign Policy and Latin America

Paris, Île-de-France, France

About

Currently studying for an M.A. in International Governance and Diplomacy at Sciences Po Paris. Specialist in EU Foreign Policy and its relations with Latin America and the Caribbean. Former trainee at the Trade Section of the EU Delegation to Uruguay, also responsible for Paraguay and Mercosur. Graduate of the double degree in Economics and Political Science at La Sorbonne University. Honoured by AEFE with the “Excellence-Major” scholarship (2020-2025). Extensive experience in the associative field, always with the aim of promoting and making our cultures and ways of seeing the world more accessible. My goal is to contribute to a more just and peaceful world, by advancing the dialogue, understanding, and cooperation between different cultures, regions, and actors. I am always eager to learn, collaborate, and innovate, and I welcome any opportunity to further my professional and personal development.

Experience

  • Trainee Economy and Trade Section to Uruguay, Paraguay and Mercosur at European Union in Uruguay
    Jul 2024 - Dec 2024 · 6 mos

    - Organisation of the visit of President Von der Leyen and Commissioner Sefcovic for the announcement of EU-Mercosur Agreement - Organisation of the visit of European Commissioner for Energy, Kadri Simson. - Organisation of the V European Investment Forum in Montevideo. - Follow-up and Research of the developments in Renewable Hydrogen in Uruguay - Monitor, analyse and contribute to reports on trade and economic situation of Uruguay, Paraguay and Mercosur. - Investigate and carry out analytical tasks and draft recommendations. - Organisation, Participation and drafting reports on meetings. - Support the visibility activities of the European Union in Uruguay.

  • Head of the Latin America and the Caribbean Department at FDNU - Fédération pour la Diplomatie et les Nations unies
    Jul 2023 - Jun 2024 · 1 yr

    As the Head of the Latin America and the Caribbean Department at FDNU - Fédération pour la Diplomacy et les Nations unies, I lead and coordinate projects and activities related to the region, such as simulations, conferences, and publications. I also develop and maintain institutional relations and partnerships with relevant stakeholders, including Embassies, NGOs, and academia.

  • Étudiants pour la Culture Ibéro-Américaine Sorbonne (Civil Service Internship · 1 yr 10 mos)
    • Vice-president
      Jul 2023 - Jun 2024 · 1 yr

      - Developing institutional relations and partnerships - Organisation of the 2024 Ibero-American Summit Simulation of Paris (3rd edition)

    • President
      Sep 2022 - Jun 2023 · 10 mos

      - Organisation of cultural and political activities for the promotion of Ibero-American cultures. - Development of cooperation and activities with Latin American embassies in Paris. - Development of communication and recruitment campaigns for young students. - Coordination and management of a team of more than 30 people. - Creation of the Simulation of the Ibero-American Summit in Paris to promote the Ibero-American cooperation model.

  • Intern at Embassy of Paraguay in France at Ambassade du Paraguay en France
    May 2023 - Jun 2023 · 2 mos

    - Preparation of the opening of a new consulate in Bordeaux: study of the economy of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region and the commercial possibilities of Paraguay, market studies, preparation of meetings with political representatives and personalities of the business community in the region. - Follow-up of Paraguay's activity in the OECD Development Centre and the OECD Steering Group. Studying Paraguay's possibilities in the organisation, preparing and attending meetings and conferences (Latin American Economic Summit, EU-LAC meeting), drafting reports for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. - Drafting of political and economic reports (Summit for a New Global Financing Pact, General Assembly of the Bureau International des Expositions). - Drafting of diplomatic notes - Drafting of press releases - Participation in the organisation of cultural events

  • Internship in a Parliamentary Group at Asamblea Regional de Murcia
    Jun 2022 - Aug 2022 · 3 mos

    - Drafting of parliamentary speeches by the spokesperson of a parliamentary group - Drafting questions to the government - Drafting amendments and motions - Research work on topical issues (environment, health, European Union, ...)