Christiane Frantz
Associate Professor · Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)
University of MünsterAbout
Christiane Frantz is an Associate Professor at the Institute of Political Science, University of Münster. Her research focuses on NGOs as transnational interest mediators, political communication, civil society engagement, and governance in organizations.
- Education: MA (1996), Dr. phil. (1999), Habilitation (2004) from University of Münster
Her work explores themes like NGO political careers, civil society's role in EU integration, and qualitative research methodologies. Recent publications analyze NGO leadership, transnational civil society patterns, and functionalization of civil society in democratic processes.
She has co-edited influential works on transnational civil society in Europe and contributed to debates on NGOs in global governance. Her research projects include studies on civil society elites within the Excellence Cluster 'Religion und Politik' and Free Catholic Schools in Germany.
