Jacques J.A. Thomassen

Jacques J.A. Thomassen is a Researcher in Public Administration, specializing in political representation, democratic legitimacy, and globalization impacts on governance. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to equitable governance and institutions. Key research areas include democracy theory, EU studies, and political legitimacy dynamics.

Thomassen has collaborated on major datasets such as the National Kiezersonderzoek (1998) and European Election Study (2004), reflecting his focus on electoral behavior and political participation. He co-edited the influential book Myth and Reality of the Legitimacy Crisis (2017), analyzing cross-national democratic trends. His recent work includes a 2024 memorial on political theorist Andries Hoogerwerf, highlighting his engagement with academic legacy and institutional history.

Thomassen has supervised 14 academic works, though specific advisee names are not listed. His research spans four decades, with notable contributions to understanding democratic crises, citizen satisfaction, and modernization processes in global contexts.