The current global health crisis, spanning continents, prompts critical inquiries in social and political sciences. By comparing state responses, we unveil national nuances amidst the pandemic. This led to the establishment of POSOC-19 in April 2020, focusing on political, discourse, and legal analyses of COVID-19's impact. Our project delves into the nexus of political power and scientific expertise, exploring its autonomy and influence on public opinion. Notably, the emergence of new expert figures and the dynamics between political authorities, experts, and media shape decision-making processes. From superexperts to collegial committees, diverse strategies evolve, raising questions on political responsibility and the role of expertise in crisis management. As economic imperatives intersect, understanding expert influence on political strategies becomes paramount. Through meticulous analysis, we aim to delineate a comprehensive typology of expertise systems, facilitating comparative insights into governance during unprecedented health crises.
Associate Professor in French with a major specialisation in Cultural Studies at Stockholm University. Member of the editorial board of Sens Public, an international web journal of social sciences. Co-editor in chief of the Nordic Journal of Francophone Studies. Current research focuses on memory debates in France, discourse analysis, and political periodicals in France. Part of the research project analyzing political discourses in Romance-speaking countries (ROMPOL, Stockholm University) and the research project "Language and Power" (Språk och Makt, Stockholm University).
Full Professor of Political Science at the Université Libre de Bruxelles. Director of the Department of Political Science, Director of the Centre for the Study of Political Life (CEVIPOL), Dean of the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, and Vice-Rector for Student Affairs and Relations with Society. Research focuses on political and social actors in Central and Eastern Europe, and the relationship between sport and politics. Comparative politics is central to his thinking. Visiting professor in various universities (France, Tunisia, China, Romania, Bulgaria, etc.).
Associate Professor and researcher at the Institute of Political Science, Faculty of Social Sciences, Charles University. Head of the Department of Political Science. Specialised in Czech politics, political parties (theory and sociology), and political systems (especially France and Czech Republic). Member of the National Institute for Research on Socioeconomic Impacts of Diseases and Systemic Risks (SYRI).
