Dr. Nora Vissers

Biography

Nora Vissers is a lecturer and PhD candidate in Public Law at Maastricht University, specializing in constitutional law and European Union law. Her research focuses on the role of the European Union in safeguarding democracy within its Member States, particularly examining how EU institutions contribute to upholding core democratic standards in law. Nora's broader research also engages with the national dimension of democratic governance, especially in the context of Dutch constitutional and electoral law. She is a fellow at the Montesquieu Institute and actively contributes to various publications regarding EU law and its implications for democratic processes. Prior to her role at the faculty, she worked as a Research Assistant at the European Institute of Public Administration, where she contributed to trainings on EU governance. Nora holds a bachelor's and master's degree in European Law, as well as a bachelor's degree in European Studies, all from Maastricht University. She joined the faculty in 2021 and is committed to advancing understanding of the legal frameworks around democracy and electoral processes in Europe.

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