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Prof. Sonja Bekker is a Professor of International and European Law at Utrecht University's School of Law, specializing in labor market policies, European social governance, and in-work poverty. She holds the Jean Monnet Chair in European Social Policy and Industrial Relations (since 2017) and leads research on fragmented labor markets, digital welfare systems, and EU socioeconomic frameworks. Her work bridges legal, sociological, and political science perspectives, emphasizing multilevel governance and social justice.
- Research Areas: Labor Flexibility, EU Social Policy Coordination, Digital Welfare
- Key Projects: Horizon 2020 WorkYP (in-work poverty), European Semester Governance
She co-leads the Empirical Legal Studies cluster (ERI) and coordinates interdisciplinary themes like 'Prosperity in a Digital World'. Recent publications focus on domestic workers' rights, unemployment protection, and post-pandemic EU recovery policies.
- Awards: Jean Monnet Chair (2017)
- Roles: Editorial Board Member (Tijdschrift voor Recht en Arbeid, European Journal of Social Security)
