Lukas Schaupp

Lukas Schaupp is a Researcher in the Department of Law at the European University Institute (EUI), where he focuses on EU external relations, international economic law, and EU strategic autonomy. He is a member of the International Economic Law and Policy Working Group and serves as Head of Section (Comparative Law) for the European Journal of Legal Studies.

His research interests include:

• EU strategic autonomy
• Trade and security policy
• The Anti-Coercion Instrument
• EU external relations law
• International economic law, including WTO and bilateral agreements
• EU-China relations
• Energy sanctions and trade law
• Integrity of the EU internal market

Lukas’s recent publications explore the geopolitical dimensions of EU trade policy, the legal and political challenges of energy sanctions, and the tension between EU strategic autonomy and member state sovereignty. His work reflects a strong interdisciplinary approach, combining legal analysis with insights from international relations and political economy.

His research output demonstrates a consistent focus on how the EU is reshaping its legal and policy frameworks to respond to global geopolitical challenges, particularly in the areas of trade defense, economic security, and external action. He frequently examines the legal instruments the EU employs to assert its geopolitical role while navigating internal divisions and external pressures.

Lukas Schaupp has not received any publicly listed scientific awards or prizes based on the available information.

He is actively engaged in research and academic service at EUI, contributing to scholarly discourse through publications and editorial responsibilities. He is supervised by Peter Frank and Drahos, indicating his position within a structured doctoral or postdoctoral research program. There is no mention of advising students or leading research grants in the provided data.