Corneel Weyers

Corneel Weyers is a Belgian researcher and policy analyst affiliated with Sciences Po Paris, where he is pursuing a PhD in international relations and European policy. His work investigates how populism challenges diplomacy and foreign policymaking, supervised by Professors Christian Lequesne and Leslie Wehner.

• Master of Science in Economics (Ghent University)
• Master of Arts in European Studies (LUISS University)

Research Interests include:

• Impact of populism on diplomatic practices
• EU institutions and public policy
• Climate and energy governance
• Democratic resilience in global politics

His publications focus on the interplay between democratic backsliding and international cooperation.

Scientific Awards:

• Marie Skłodowska-Curie IDEoPOP Doctoral Network Fellowship

Corneel combines academic research with practical policy experience from internships at the United Nations and Ecorys, alongside civic engagement in youth diplomacy initiatives.