Dobrin Kanev

Dobrin Kanev is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Sciences at New Bulgarian University, where he has held leadership roles including Head of Department (1993-2000). He serves as Secretary for Research and Analysis to the President of the Republic since 2002, founded the journal 'Political Studies' (1991-1996), and is a Permanent Senior Researcher at Bonn University's Center for European Integration Research.

Academic Background:

• PhD in Philosophy
• Specialized in Germany, United Kingdom, and United States

His research centers on political parties, institutions, and management within Bulgarian and European contexts, with emphasis on European integration impacts, campaign finance regulation, and parliamentary systems. He explores social democracy's evolution and democratic consolidation challenges in post-communist societies through comparative analysis of Bulgaria, Germany, France, and the UK.

Recent publications (2022-2002) reveal consistent focus on Bulgarian electoral politics, analyzing parliamentary elections (2021, 2014, 2013) and radical right discourse impacts. His work bridges campaign finance studies, EU integration effects on national legislatures, and cross-national party system comparisons with practical governance implications.

Scientific Awards:

• Jean Monnet Chair

Professor Kanev leads international research projects including the Jean Monnet program and directs the School of Political Management. His Bonn University affiliation supports transnational integration studies while NBU teaching advances political sociology education.

He established the National Assembly's Parliamentary Research Department (1995-1997) and currently leads the School of Political Management. As VAK Scientific Council member and 'South East Europe Review' editorial board contributor, he shapes regional political science discourse.