Michael Kaczmarek

Michael Kaczmarek is a lecturer at the University of Leipzig, where he teaches the block seminar "Politics in the European Union in Practice" since the winter semester 2020–2021. His professional background combines academic training in journalism and political science with extensive experience in European policy, having held various official positions in the European Parliament across Berlin, Luxembourg, Washington, D.C., and Brussels.

His research and teaching interests include European integration, EU environmental and climate policy, transatlantic relations, strategic communication, and digitalization. As a lecturer, he provides students with practical insights into the workings of the European Parliament, European legislation, and the future of Europe.

The publications he has authored reflect a strong focus on U.S. policy and transatlantic dynamics, particularly during the Trump administration, covering areas such as nuclear weapons, counter-terrorism, development policy, and elections. These works indicate a thematic emphasis on comparative political systems and EU-US relations.

Scientific Awards:

• Special Prize in the German Local Journalists Competition 2004

Michael Kaczmarek has served in advisory, liaison, and research roles within the European Parliamentary Research Service (EPRS) and has contributed to policy analysis and communication. While he mentors students through his teaching, there is no mention of formal graduate student supervision or research grants. He is not affiliated with any specific research lab or team at the university.