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Emmanuel Droit is Associate Professor of Modern and Contemporary European History at the University of Rennes 2, specializing in transnational and comparative approaches to European history since 1789. He maintains a dual affiliation as an Associated Researcher at the Centre Marc Bloch in Berlin, where he previously served as Deputy Director. His academic career spans French and German institutions, reflecting his expertise in Franco-German historical relations.
Dr. Droit's research interests focus on Modern and Contemporary European History from comparative, transnational and entangled perspectives. His work examines the History of Socialism in a Global Context (19th-20th Centuries), Europe's cultures of remembrance in the 20th century, tangible and intangible cultural heritage, and the history of Germany, France and Poland since the Early Modern Period. Methodologically, he employs socio-cultural history of politics (socio-histoire), comparative history, transfer analysis, and experience history.
His publication record demonstrates consistent scholarly output across multiple languages, with recent works exploring Cold War frameworks beyond binary logic, transnational security apparatuses of the Eastern Bloc, and Franco-German-African historical transfers. The thematic trajectory shows increasing attention to transnational frameworks while maintaining deep expertise in GDR history and educational systems.
- Alexander von Humboldt Foundation fellowship (2011-2012)
- Young Researcher Prize of Brittany (2010, €10,000)
- Institute for Advanced Studies in Nantes fellowship (2012-2013)
- Multiple doctoral scholarships from DAAD, CIERA, and French-German foundations
Dr. Droit has directed significant research projects including 'Transnational and Entangled History of Purges in Europe' and 'The Red Heritage of the Front? World War I in the GDR.' He regularly organizes international conferences at the Centre Marc Bloch and serves as principal investigator for collaborative Franco-German research initiatives. His academic leadership extends to mentoring doctoral students through specialized workshops focused on career development both within and beyond academia.
As an active member of the Centre Marc Bloch research community, Dr. Droit contributes to interdisciplinary working groups examining global experiences and transnational historical frameworks. His institutional affiliations bridge French and German academic traditions, positioning him at the forefront of contemporary European historical scholarship.
