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Erwan LANNON is a Visiting Professor at the College of Europe, holding roles in the European Political and Governance Studies Department, EU International Relations and Diplomacy Studies Department, and European Interdisciplinary Studies Department (Natolin campus). He concurrently serves as a full-time Professor of European Law at Ghent University since 2002. His academic career includes part-time professorships at the College of Europe (2007–2014) and Director of Studies at Natolin (2009–2011).
Educational Background:
- PhD in European Law from Université de Rennes I
- Master’s in International Politics and Strategic Studies from Université Libre de Bruxelles
Research Focus: Specializes in EU external relations, particularly the European Neighborhood Policy (ENP), EU-Mediterranean strategies, and geopolitical challenges in Europe’s periphery. His work analyzes ENP implementation, EU-Arab Spring dynamics, and broader EU diplomacy in North Africa and the Mediterranean. Key themes include security cooperation, economic integration, and the interplay between EU enlargement and neighborhood policies.
Professional Contributions: Authored influential works such as Les défis de la politique européenne de voisinage (2012) and co-edited volumes on ENP expansion and EU-Turkey relations. Consulted for EU institutions, the EU Institute for Strategic Studies, and the UNDP. His current course, The EU and its Neighbourhood, explores ENP challenges and post-Arab Spring EU strategies.
Engagements:
- Researcher at Ghent University
- Advisor to EU agencies and international organizations
- Contributor to strategic publications on Mediterranean security and EU external action
