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Jonas Biel, MA is a PhD candidate and researcher at the Institute of Political Science, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz. He focuses on European identities, sports politics, and quantitative social research. His work explores how football fandom influences transnational social cohesion and European integration. Biel is affiliated with the FANZinE research project examining football's role in fostering social cohesion across Europe. He teaches Basic Seminar in International Relations and advises on MA theses.
- Education: MA in Empirical Democracy Research (2020), BA in Political Science (2016), both from Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz.
- Research: Leads studies on fan culture, European public spheres, and football's societal impact. Collaborates with institutions in Germany, Norway, Poland, and Spain.
- Policy Work: Authored policy proposals for standardized fan participation frameworks in European football governance.
His publications analyze fan identity dynamics, media representation of Europe through football, and the 'Football Effect' on European belonging. He actively presents at international conferences and publishes in journals like Journal of Common Market Studies and International Journal of Sport Communication.
