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Florence Haegel is a University Professor of Political Science at Sciences Po, where she is affiliated with the Center for European Studies and Comparative Politics (CEE) and the Department of Political Science. She previously served as director of both the CEE and the Department of Political Science, demonstrating strong institutional leadership.
Her research spans several core areas in political science, with a focus on political parties and party systems, especially the transformation of the French partisan right. She investigates political socialization, civic participation, and citizens’ perceptions of Europe, employing innovative qualitative methods such as collective interviews. Her recent work includes analyzing activism’s intrinsic rewards and political engagement among marginalized populations.
The trajectory of her publications reveals a sustained interest in party dynamics, public discourse, and democratic participation, with methodological rigor underpinning empirical work across France, Belgium, and the UK. Her scholarship combines theoretical depth with comparative and ethnographic insights.
- Member, Editorial Board, Revue Française de Science Politique
- Member, Board of Directors, French Association of Political Science (AFSP)
- Member, MaxPo Joint Council (since 2019)
Florence Haegel supervises graduate research through the Doctoral School and teaches in the Master's program in Comparative Politics, as well as the undergraduate Introduction to Political Science course. She is currently leading the PICRI project "Precarity, Participation, Politics," examining civic engagement among vulnerable populations. Her work continues to influence both academic and public debates on democracy and political belonging.
She is actively involved in research coordination and academic governance, contributing to the advancement of political science in France and Europe.
