Ubaldo Villani-Lubelli

Ubaldo Villani-Lubelli is an Associate Professor (Professore Associato) in the History of Political Doctrines and Political Institutions at the Law Department of the University of Salento. He holds a Ph.D. in historical disciplines from the University of Lecce (Italy) and the University of Cologne (Germany). His research focuses on European integration, German political history in the 20th century, and the democratization processes of the European Union. He currently investigates themes such as democracy and nation-building in Germany from the Weimar Republic to the Berlin Republic.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Historical Disciplines, University of Lecce (Italy)
• Ph.D. in Historical Disciplines, University of Cologne (Germany)

Research Interests:

His work bridges European political history with contemporary institutional dynamics. Key areas include the evolution of German democratic frameworks, transnational governance in the EU, and comparative analyses of political doctrines across national and supranational contexts. Recent projects emphasize the intersection of nationalism and democracy within Germany's 20th-century political landscape and the EU's evolving democratic legitimacy.

Awards & Affiliations:

• DAAD Fellow
• Habilitation as Professor (ASN 2018-2024)

Teaching & Collaboration:

No courses or active projects listed, but his research contributes to academic discourse on European political history and integration.