Philipp Lutz

Philipp Lutz is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, a Senior Researcher at the University of Geneva, and a Visiting Fellow at the London School of Economics. He holds a PhD from the University of Bern (2019) and focuses on migration governance, European integration, and public policy. His work examines the political consequences of international migration, including refugee policies, trade agreements, and EU externalization strategies.

• Key affiliations: VU Amsterdam (Faculty of Social Sciences), University of Geneva, LSE
• PhD in Political Science (2019)

Research interests span migration policy design, refugee protection as a public good, and the interplay between trade agreements and migration governance. His work has addressed topics like post-entry rights’ impact on public opposition to immigration and the legitimacy crises faced by UN refugee agencies.

Recent articles highlight his engagement with EU migration policy dynamics, such as the limits of EU market power in externalizing migration control and the evolving role of trade agreements. He has also contributed to datasets like MITA and RESET-OECD, advancing methodological rigor in analyzing migration provisions.

• Notable awards: ecsasuisse Best Article Prize (2022), Rudolf Wildenmann Prize (2018)

Teaching includes courses on state power and conflict at both undergraduate and pre-master levels. Lutz has engaged in media commentary on topics such as UNRWA defunding and the EU’s new migration pact, reflecting his commitment to public discourse on pressing governance challenges.