Yohan Taillandier

Yohan Taillandier

Yohan Taillandier – Expert in European Labor Law and Investigative Journalist As a specialist in social and institutional affairs, Yohan Taillandier deciphers the complexities of European policies through the lens of field experience and legal expertise. Expertise and Academic Background Holding a Master’s degree (M1) in Economics and a Master’s degree (M2) in European Labor Law and Labor Sciences from Toulouse University, Yohan possesses a cross-disciplinary understanding of EU mechanisms. This dual expertise allows him to precisely analyze the economic impact of Brussels' legislation on the job market and workers' rights. A Career Shaped by Field Experience Following an eight-year world tour that sharpened his perspective on globalization, he returned to France to take a stand against the excesses of the "gig economy." As the founder of the CGT union for platform delivery riders in Toulouse, he took this struggle to the heart of the European Parliament. His expertise contributed to the crucial debates on the "Platform Work Directive," notably alongside MEP Leila Chaibi, leading to a landmark victory for social rights in Europe. Journalism and Media Engagement Between 2021 and 2025, Yohan served as a radio journalist for Radio Mon Païs, covering social and labor news in the Occitanie region. Today, he leverages his expertise through his own digital media outlet, aiming to bridge the gap between European institutions and the general public. His Vision "Europe must no longer be a black box governed by 20,000 lobbyists." In the face of what he describes as a faltering democracy, Yohan Taillandier is dedicated to shedding light on the work of MEPs and explaining how European directives shape our national daily lives behind the scenes. Areas of focus: Economics, platform economy regulation, EU institutions, and European social law.