John Goossen

John Goossen is a European law strategist and evaluator who focuses on bridging policy, law, and finance to promote institutional growth. They hold multiple degrees, including a Master of Laws and a Master of Science in International Law from Universiteit Leiden, and have studied community and international law at Sapienza Università di Roma. John’s professional journey includes roles as a legal counsel at the Ministerie van Financiën, a financial counsellor at the Royal Netherlands Embassy in Paris, and currently as Senior Legal Counsel at the European Stability Mechanism, where they aim to produce tangible results through legal guidance and institutional evaluation. With a strong emphasis on collaborative and thoughtful work, John continues to navigate complex issues at the intersection of law and European cooperation.