Francisco Torres

Francisco Torres is an Associate Professor with aggregation at the Faculty of Human Sciences (FCH) of Universidade Católica Portuguesa (UCP). He teaches 'European Integration' at FCH and 'Political Economy of European Integration' at Católica Lisbon School of Business and Economics. He is an integrated member of the CECC-FCH/UCP research center. His academic background includes an MA in International Affairs from Johns Hopkins University, an MRes in Economics from Universidade Nova de Lisboa, and a PhD and Aggregation in European Political Economy from UCP.

Education:

• PhD and Aggregation in European Political Economy (UCP)
• MRes in Economics (Universidade Nova de Lisboa)
• MA in International Affairs (Johns Hopkins University)

Research Interests: European Integration, Political Economy, EU Trade Policy, Sustainability (including the European Green Deal), Crisis Management, and Globalization Dynamics. His work often explores the interplay between economic policy, institutional governance, and sustainability challenges in the EU context.

Key Research Themes in Articles: Recent publications focus on EU trade dynamics, the Green Deal's role in post-pandemic recovery, Brexit implications, and EMU reform. His work analyzes EU responses to crises (climate, security, economic) and advocates for policy frameworks balancing economic efficiency and political legitimacy.

Professional Roles: Teaches core courses in European studies and contributes to interdisciplinary research at CECC-FCH/UCP. His research spans decades, addressing topics like EMU governance, EU trade strategies, and Portugal's economic trajectory within the EU.

Labs/Teams: Active within the CECC-FCH/UCP, focusing on communication and culture studies, and collaborates on projects like the European Green Deal and post-crisis EU integration strategies.