Deyana Kocher

Deyana Kocher is a researcher specializing in climate and energy policy at the Ecologic Institute in Berlin, Germany, since January 2021, focusing on the EU and its member states. Deyana's expertise includes climate and energy governance, emphasizing the assessment and evaluation of related policies and legislation. Previous positions include Junior Researcher and International Fellow at Oeko-Institut e.V., where a master thesis project analyzed support for renewable energy communities under the revised EU Renewable Energy Directive, complemented by prior research on renewable energy initiatives. Deyana's internship experiences include a role in press and media at the European Commission Representation in Bulgaria and a radio journalism internship at Darik. Academically, Deyana holds multiple degrees in international/global studies from various institutions, including Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences and National Chung Hsing University, and a BA in Journalism from Robert Gordon University.