Cristina Fernández

Cristina Fernández is a lecturer specializing in European Union studies, media coverage, and youth engagement. Her research examines how experiences like the Erasmus program shape European identity and political perceptions among students. She employs comparative analysis of media representations across Spain, France, and Italy.

Her seminal work on the Erasmus program demonstrates that participants develop stronger European identity, better understanding of EU institutions, and maintain international networks. Recent research investigates social media's transformation of youth communication patterns, microinfluencer economies, and football governance conflicts like the European Super League controversy.

Fernández analyzes how digital platforms reshape political engagement, tracing the evolution from communicative tools to self-promotion channels. Her studies on media coverage reveal patterns in how extreme right politics are represented across European contexts.