Luana Russo new co-director CERiM

The Centre for European Research in Maastricht (CERiM) has appointed Luana Russo as its new co-director. Luana takes over from Giselle Bosse, who was co-director the past years.

Luana brings a wealth of expertise in political behaviour and comparative politics with a focus on Europe, with a distinguished academic career that aligns perfectly with CERiM’s mission to advance innovative research and foster interdisciplinary collaboration on European affairs.

As co-director, Luana will work closely with the CERiM team to further enhance its research agenda, support academic excellence, and strengthen the Centre’s role as a hub for critical discussion on Europe's most pressing challenges.

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