Thomas Angerer

Thomas Angerer is an Assistant Professor in the Department of History at the University of Vienna, specializing in European history (especially French), international relations, and political history with a focus on democratic history and European integration. His research explores French-Austrian relations, theories of international relations history, and Austria's role in Europe. He has held this position since 2001 and has been a Lecturer at the Diplomatic Academy of Vienna since 2000. He also served as Deputy Head of the Institute for Modern and Contemporary History at Johannes Kepler University Linz (2011-2016).

Research Interests: Dr. Angerer's work centers on the history of international relations, democratic theory, and European integration post-1918. He investigates trauma's geopolitical impacts (e.g., 1918 Anschluss debates) and cross-border academic collaborations. His recent projects include analyzing French-Austrian policy dynamics and editing Gerald Stourzh lectures on human rights and democracy.

Scientific Awards:

• Ludwig Jedlicka Memorial Prize (1989/90)
• Karl von Vogelsang State Prize (2008)
• Order of the Academic Palms (Chevalier, 2010)
• International Award of the University of Vienna (2019, shared)
• Ordre du Mérite (Chevalier, 2024)

His media contributions include commentary on modern protests (Yellow Vests) and France's geopolitical strategies. He contributes to academic editorial boards and collaborates with institutions like École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales (Paris).