Aleš Pitín
Aleš comes from the beautiful fairytale town of Prague, located in the Czech Republic. Before he moved to Dublin he was gaining life experience in 5 different countries around the world. It will be no surprise that he already worked in diplomatic services of his own country and can fluently speak 3 languages. He is currently studying LL.M. (General) at UCD and hopes to become an attorney in his own country once he finishes his degree. When Aleš is not in UCD law school and he loves to hike in the nature, take cars and motorcycles apart or listen to audiobooks.
Nicolò Bersellini
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After completing his undergraduate degree in his home country of Italy, Nicolò decided to move abroad to pursue his passion for European Studies. After completing his Master’s degree in European Governance, Nicolò hopes to one day work in the sphere of EU affairs, whether within an EU agency or in a private organisation. Together with other members of the team, Nicolò is currently working on the 2024 iteration of the EU&I Voting Advice Application, where he hopes to make a positive impact on participation in the upcoming EU elections.
Sebastiano Reitano
In the wake of several crises across the content, Sebastiano found himself wanting to become part of the solution. This enthusiasm led him to Maastricht, where he obtained his BA in European Studies and actively supported the European Career Association. The current pursuit of the double MSc in European Governance between Dublin and Utrecht reaffirms his dedication to the interdisciplinary study of the European Union. Now, he conceptualised the expansion of EU&I’s Voting Advice Application from its traditional use in national elections to encompass European elections, and implemented it through codification of European parties.
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Hannah Schwarz
Hannah is a current student in the joint Master degree European Governance at University College Dublin and Utrecht University. She obtained her undergraduate degree in European Studies at University of Passau, Germany. She has work experience in journalism and radio at Dublin City FM and Südwest Rundfunk Broadcasting station. After her Bachelor she got into an internship at the Representation of Hesse to the European Union in Brussels, where she got first hand insights into the working of the EU. Hannah is thrilled to contribute to the Brussels Insider Project and help spread knowledge about the upcoming 2024 European elections.
Sebastian Morabito
Graduating in International Relations and Diplomatic Affairs at the University of Bologna intensified Sebastian’s desire to study abroad and interact with international students. This led him to pursue a Double Degree Master’s in European Governance at University College Dublin and Utrecht University.
As part of the VAA team, Sebastian is proudly and actively contributing to the development of first-ever EU&I Voter Advice Application focused on European Parties, aiming to address the knowledge-gap regarding the European Union.
Berkin Çetintaş
Berkin is currently enrolled in the double masters program of University College of Dublin and Utrecht University about European Governance. He graduated from his bachelor’s degree of Politics Philosophy Economics and History from Utrecht University. As a member of the social media and podcast team Berkin is ready to provide hopefully useful information about the upcoming European elections and the workings of the European Union as well.
James P. Cross
James P. Cross is a Jean Monnet Chair and Associate Professor in the School of Politics and International Relations at University College Dublin and co-founder of the Connected_Politics Lab @ UCD. His research agenda addresses various aspects of international and comparative politics, with a specific focus on policy-making in the European Union (EU).
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