Julien Louis

Julien Louis is a Lecturer in Political Science at Lumière Lyon 2 University and a researcher at the Triangle Laboratory (UMR 5206). His work focuses on European trade unionism, legal mobilizations, and social policy analysis with a particular emphasis on the European Trade Union Confederation's strategies. Recent publications critically examine landmark EU court cases like Viking and Laval, analyzing their impact on social Europe and trade union action.

Research interests include the interplay between legal frameworks and social movements, bureaucratic domination in EU policy implementation, and anti-corruption policies. His 2025 study on trade union leadership provides a sociological analysis of European trade union elites. Key publications span law reviews and sociology journals, demonstrating interdisciplinary engagement with European governance structures and institutional dynamics.

He maintains an active presence in academic discourse through contributions to edited volumes and policy-oriented analyses. His work bridges legal scholarship with sociological inquiry, offering critical perspectives on how judicial and bureaucratic processes shape European social policies.