Ivan Hortal Sanchez is an international lawyer and political scientist specialising in EU affairs. He works at the intersection of European energy policy, climate and geopolitics and has previously worked at the European Parliament, the European External Action Service and a human rights organisation.

At Razom We Stand, Ivan monitors and analyses EU and international developments related to Ukraine and energy, with a focus on EU sanctions against Russia and REPowerEU, the EU’s strategy to phase out Russian energy imports. He also follows EU files on electrification and advocates for Ukraine’s integration into a secure, renewable and resilient European energy system.

Ivan coordinates Razom We Stand’s engagement with the European Parliament, the European Commission and the Council of the EU and organises meetings and events to urge policymakers to end Europe’s reliance on Russian fossil fuels. Additionally, he represents the organisation in civil society networks around Europe and globally, builds partnerships with allied organisations and supports strategic communications.