Joana Lehner is a policy reporter at POLITICO, focusing on energy and climate issues. Her current role involves reporting on policy developments within these critical sectors.

Prior to her work at POLITICO, Lehner gained experience as a Wirtschafts- und Investigativredakteurin (business and investigative editor) for WELT and Business Insider. Her career also includes positions as a Social Media Editor at Panorama3000, a Trainee Editor at Radioeins, and a TV Editor at Spiegel TV.