Anna Elomäki

Anna Elomäki is an Academy Research Fellow at the Unit of Social Research, University of Tampere. Her research focuses on gender equality policies, European Union governance, and the intersection of gender with economic and political systems. She actively contributes to feminist political economy and critical studies of EU institutions. Elomäki has been recognized with the 2023 Publisher of the year award from the University of Tampere Foundation. Her work critically examines austerity measures, gender mainstreaming in economic policies, and the role of care in post-pandemic recovery frameworks. She frequently engages with media and academic communities, contributing to policy debates through op-eds and interviews.

Elomäki’s research spans topics such as the European Parliament’s role in shaping social legislation, the economization of gender equality policies, and the impacts of the Eurozone and COVID-19 crises on gender dynamics. She has collaborated internationally, including on datasets like 'Replication data for “It’s Like Shouting to a Brick Wall”.' Her contributions include over 80 scholarly outputs, with recent emphases on the care economy and feminist critiques of EU economic governance. Elomäki also serves as a peer reviewer for journals like International Feminist Journal of Politics and NORA.