Zoltán MASSAY-KOSUBEK
Programme Manager for Climate and Law Planning at European Climate Foundation- Claim this Profile
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English Full professional proficiency
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French Full professional proficiency
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German Full professional proficiency
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Hungarian Native or bilingual proficiency
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Bio
Camille Bullot
Zoltán is a passionate and committed human-rights advocate with a rare combination of policy-making knowledge and people-management skills. I had the pleasure to work with Zoltán on the "EU4HEALTH Campaign", which we co-led. In this campaign work, he always spotted the right opportunity to get our points across to decision-makers. In particular, I was impressed with his knowledge of the EU legislative procedures, his attention to nuances and details, and his ability to lay out complex arguments for all kinds of audiences. In addition to being a good advocate, Zoltán is a talented facilitator, able to get the best out of people during meetings. He would always make sure that people around the table would feel their contribution was being valued, and that we would conclude meetings with concrete outcomes. The fact that he respects deadlines, always follows up on potential next steps, and takes responsibility for the group's work made it very easy to work with Zoltán. I am sure he will be an asset to the next organisation he joins.
Jens Müller
In our regular work on air quality and health I have come to highly appreciate Zoltán as a very reliable, knowledgeable and committed team-player. He does not lose track of the bigger picture and has impressed me with his ability to lead and manage complex projects and very diverse teams from across Europe. Most importantly, the struggle for a healthier Europe is not just a job for him, but a real passion. I would not hesitate for a second to work on the same team again.
Camille Bullot
Zoltán is a passionate and committed human-rights advocate with a rare combination of policy-making knowledge and people-management skills. I had the pleasure to work with Zoltán on the "EU4HEALTH Campaign", which we co-led. In this campaign work, he always spotted the right opportunity to get our points across to decision-makers. In particular, I was impressed with his knowledge of the EU legislative procedures, his attention to nuances and details, and his ability to lay out complex arguments for all kinds of audiences. In addition to being a good advocate, Zoltán is a talented facilitator, able to get the best out of people during meetings. He would always make sure that people around the table would feel their contribution was being valued, and that we would conclude meetings with concrete outcomes. The fact that he respects deadlines, always follows up on potential next steps, and takes responsibility for the group's work made it very easy to work with Zoltán. I am sure he will be an asset to the next organisation he joins.
Jens Müller
In our regular work on air quality and health I have come to highly appreciate Zoltán as a very reliable, knowledgeable and committed team-player. He does not lose track of the bigger picture and has impressed me with his ability to lead and manage complex projects and very diverse teams from across Europe. Most importantly, the struggle for a healthier Europe is not just a job for him, but a real passion. I would not hesitate for a second to work on the same team again.
Camille Bullot
Zoltán is a passionate and committed human-rights advocate with a rare combination of policy-making knowledge and people-management skills. I had the pleasure to work with Zoltán on the "EU4HEALTH Campaign", which we co-led. In this campaign work, he always spotted the right opportunity to get our points across to decision-makers. In particular, I was impressed with his knowledge of the EU legislative procedures, his attention to nuances and details, and his ability to lay out complex arguments for all kinds of audiences. In addition to being a good advocate, Zoltán is a talented facilitator, able to get the best out of people during meetings. He would always make sure that people around the table would feel their contribution was being valued, and that we would conclude meetings with concrete outcomes. The fact that he respects deadlines, always follows up on potential next steps, and takes responsibility for the group's work made it very easy to work with Zoltán. I am sure he will be an asset to the next organisation he joins.
Jens Müller
In our regular work on air quality and health I have come to highly appreciate Zoltán as a very reliable, knowledgeable and committed team-player. He does not lose track of the bigger picture and has impressed me with his ability to lead and manage complex projects and very diverse teams from across Europe. Most importantly, the struggle for a healthier Europe is not just a job for him, but a real passion. I would not hesitate for a second to work on the same team again.
Camille Bullot
Zoltán is a passionate and committed human-rights advocate with a rare combination of policy-making knowledge and people-management skills. I had the pleasure to work with Zoltán on the "EU4HEALTH Campaign", which we co-led. In this campaign work, he always spotted the right opportunity to get our points across to decision-makers. In particular, I was impressed with his knowledge of the EU legislative procedures, his attention to nuances and details, and his ability to lay out complex arguments for all kinds of audiences. In addition to being a good advocate, Zoltán is a talented facilitator, able to get the best out of people during meetings. He would always make sure that people around the table would feel their contribution was being valued, and that we would conclude meetings with concrete outcomes. The fact that he respects deadlines, always follows up on potential next steps, and takes responsibility for the group's work made it very easy to work with Zoltán. I am sure he will be an asset to the next organisation he joins.
Jens Müller
In our regular work on air quality and health I have come to highly appreciate Zoltán as a very reliable, knowledgeable and committed team-player. He does not lose track of the bigger picture and has impressed me with his ability to lead and manage complex projects and very diverse teams from across Europe. Most importantly, the struggle for a healthier Europe is not just a job for him, but a real passion. I would not hesitate for a second to work on the same team again.
Credentials
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Jogi szakvizsga (Legal Professional Examination, qualification needed to practise as a barrister/judge/ prosecutor in Hungary)
Jogi Szakvizsga Bizottság (Legal Special Examination Committee, Ministry of Justice and Law Enforcement), Budapest (Hungary)Mar, 2010- Nov, 2024
Experience
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European Climate Foundation
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Netherlands
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Philanthropic Fundraising Services
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200 - 300 Employee
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Programme Manager for Climate and Law Planning
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Sep 2021 - Present
Zoltán joined the ECF in September 2021 as a Programme Manager for the Climate Planning and Laws Programme. Based in Brussels, he works on various EU governance topics, including the implementation of the European Climate Law, the Effort Sharing Regulation (ESR) / Climate Action Regulation for Europe (CARE), the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS), access to justice and the EU’s application of the Aarhus convention. Zoltán joined the ECF in September 2021 as a Programme Manager for the Climate Planning and Laws Programme. Based in Brussels, he works on various EU governance topics, including the implementation of the European Climate Law, the Effort Sharing Regulation (ESR) / Climate Action Regulation for Europe (CARE), the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS), access to justice and the EU’s application of the Aarhus convention.
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European Public Health Alliance (EPHA)
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Belgium
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Public Policy Offices
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1 - 100 Employee
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Policy Manager
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Apr 2017 - Jun 2021
Zoltán Massay-Kosubek has been worked for the European Public Health Alliance (EPHA) for 9 years.In his last role, as Policy Manager, he was responsible for advocating for the effective implementation of the Health in All Policies legal principle in the EU, and the future of health in the EU post-2020. Zoltán also led EPHA’s work on the political, environmental and social determinants of health in policy areas such as international trade, clean air and health inequalities (with a focus on Roma health and early childhood development). Show less
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Policy Coordinator
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Jul 2012 - Mar 2017
Responsibilities: consultancy, advocacy, management, policy coordination & membership engagementHealth in all policies: TTIP, CETA, Brexit, Tobacco, COPD, Alcohol, health inequalities, Roma, environment (right to water, air quality), Children, Common Agricultural Policy (CAP),Main activities: • Advocacy campaign leadership – Trade4Health (TTIP, CETA) campaign;• Policy / Legal analysis - EU Trade Policy (2017) ● Child Injury Prevention in Europe (2012)• Position papers and Briefings – How CETA could undermine public health (2017) ● Regulation of Nicotine Containing Products (NCPs) including electronic cigarettes (2013)• Coalition building – EU: Do more on Health! (2017) ● ‘Unhealthy CETA (2016)• Consultancy and client management – EPHA members ● EU Health Policy Forum;• Project management - Brussels Trade Coalition ● Roma Health Fellowship;(2012 - 2018)• Event management - Brexit, Trade and Health (22nd March 2017); Show less
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Ministry of Health - Hungary
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Budapest (Hungary)
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Policy Advisor (EU & international policies)
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Jan 2008 - Nov 2011
Responsibilites: REACH, CLP, biocides, Social security, International Health Regulation (IHR), WHO Main activities • Administrative law (social security coverage of international organisations in Hungary) • Representing national position in the Council (Biocide regulation) • Implementation of EU law (Chemical safety, Services, Professional Qualifications) • Legal analysis ( public health related cases of the European Court of Justice) • Negotiating and drafting International Treaties (Bilateral Agreements on social security between Hungary and non-EU countries) Show less
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Ministry of Health (Hungary)
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Budapest
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Member of the Hungarian EU Presidency Team
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Jan 2011 - Jun 2011
International Environmental Diplomacy – Minamata Convention on Mercury - 2nd Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to prepare a global legally binding instrument on Mercury (INC2, Chiba, Japan, 24-28. January 2011). International Health Diplomacy – WHO and World Health Assembly (WHA) EU Council Presidency coordination in Geneva during the Hungarian EU Presidency (April, May 2011); International Environmental Diplomacy – Minamata Convention on Mercury - 2nd Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to prepare a global legally binding instrument on Mercury (INC2, Chiba, Japan, 24-28. January 2011). International Health Diplomacy – WHO and World Health Assembly (WHA) EU Council Presidency coordination in Geneva during the Hungarian EU Presidency (April, May 2011);
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Court of Justice of the European Union
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Luxembourg
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Administration of Justice
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700 & Above Employee
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Lawyer-linguist trainee
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Mar 2007 - Nov 2007
Translating legal documents from French into Hungarian. Translating legal documents from French into Hungarian.
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Court of Appeal of Budapest (Fővárosi Ítélőtábla) |
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Budapest (Hungary)
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Clerk
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Oct 2004 - Feb 2007
Clerk (first and second degree - civil, company and criminal law) • Litigation experience – analysing complex legal cases and advising judges • Legal drafting – drafting orders and judgements • Court hearings – preparing and assisting trials, making minutes Clerk (first and second degree - civil, company and criminal law) • Litigation experience – analysing complex legal cases and advising judges • Legal drafting – drafting orders and judgements • Court hearings – preparing and assisting trials, making minutes
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Education
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University of Szeged
University, Law -
Université Paris Nanterre
two-year university degree in French and European law, European Union law, International public and private law, French private and public law