Klaus H. Goetz

Prof. Dr. Klaus H. Goetz is a Professor and Chair of Political Systems and European Integration at Ludwig-Maximilians-University (LMU) in Munich, leading the Geschwister-Scholl-Institute for Political Science. He previously held chairs at the University of Potsdam and the London School of Economics (LSE). His research focuses on European integration, legislative processes, and the temporality of political systems. Currently on leave to lead a CAS Research Group on 'Exceptional Political Dynamics,' he has authored/co-edited over 30 books and numerous articles on topics like EU policy, parliamentary behavior, and international organizations.

Education:

• PhD in Political Science from Nuffield College, Oxford
• MSc in Politics and Government of Western Europe (LSE)
• Studies in Political Science and Italian (University of Tübingen, UMass Amherst)

Research Interests: Prof. Goetz explores 'political time' in EU governance, legislative dynamics in Europe, and institutional performance. His work bridges comparative politics and international relations, emphasizing temporal frameworks in policy analysis.

Grant Projects:

• Differential time horizons in second chambers (DFG-funded)
• Budgeting in international administrations (2017-2020)
• Resource mobilization in international administrations (DFG, 2017-2020)

Awards: Fernand Braudel Senior Fellowship (EUI, 2008).

Academic Service: Co-editor of West European Politics, ECPR Executive Committee member, and organizer of major conferences (e.g., ECPR General Conference 2009). Supervised over 20 PhD students, including prominent scholars like Jan-Hinrik Meyer-Sahling and Radoslaw Zubek.