Jacques J.A. Thomassen

Jacques J.A. Thomassen is a Research Professor specializing in Public Administration, focusing on democracy, political representation, and institutional legitimacy. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to governance and political inclusion.

• Research Interests: Explores democracy dynamics, political legitimacy, globalization impacts, and EU governance through comparative studies. Recent work addresses myths vs realities of democratic crises.
• Collaborations: Active in international research networks analyzing cross-national political trends.

Has supervised 14 academic works and contributed to major datasets like the European Election Study and Political Action Panel Study. His publications bridge theoretical insights with practical governance challenges.