Joachim Blatter

Joachim Blatter is a prominent Professor of Political Science at the University of Lucerne, where he has been teaching since 2008. His academic background includes studies in Social Sciences, Public Administration, and Law at the University of Konstanz in Germany. He earned his PhD in 1999 from Martin-Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, focusing on "Political Institution Building in Cross-Border Regions in Europe and North America" .14

Academic Contributions and Research Focus

Blatter's research primarily explores the transformations of democracy within the Western world, emphasizing the need for a transnational approach to democratic governance. He argues that Western democracies should collaborate to reform their democratic structures to effectively address challenges posed by populism and authoritarianism. His recent work has included studies on citizenship, particularly concerning dual citizenship and its implications for political engagement .12

He has published extensively, with notable works including:

• Articles on democratic deficits in Europe and the role of the European Union.
• Contributions to discussions on transnational democracy and voting rights .13

Leadership and Teaching

In addition to his role as a professor, Blatter serves as the Head of the Department of Political Science at the University of Lucerne. He is involved in various research projects and has co-authored textbooks on qualitative research methods, emphasizing case study designs .13

For further inquiries or appointments, he can be reached via email at joachim.blatter@unilu.ch or through his office at Frohburgstrasse 3, Room 3.B16, University of Lucerne .1