Jens Steffek

Jens Steffek is a Professor at the Technical University of Darmstadt's Department of History and Social Sciences, where he researches international governance, political theory, and European integration. He leads projects within Hubert Heinelt's Lab, focusing on transnational solidarity and EU policymaking.

His research spans:

• Discourse analysis of global governance
• Ideological foundations of international organizations
• EU citizen perceptions of solidarity
• Historical evolution of welfare internationalism

Recent publications (2022–2025) analyze populist economic narratives, German IR scholarship, and EU cohesion through mixed methods. Steffek's award profile includes a Marie Curie Fellowship for advanced social science research.