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The territorial dimension of the Conference on the Future of Europe and its follow-ups
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Karolina Zubel
Environment, Energy and Climate Change Director
Karolina Zubel is Environment, Energy and Climate Change Director at the CASE - Center for Social and Economic Research. In this role, she leads and contributes to research, pilot and implementation projects, as well as the preparation of policy recommendations, with a strong focus on climate adaptation, resilience and sustainable urban development. Her work at CASE is strongly grounded in local and regional perspectives, supporting cities and regions in addressing climate, environmental and socio-economic challenges through innovative governance approaches, financing mechanisms and applied solutions. She is currently involved in projects financed by European institutions, including the European Commission (notably Horizon programmes), the European Committee of the Regions, and the European Economic and Social Committee, and regularly contributes to policy-oriented publications.
Articles from this author:
- The repercussions of US agri-food tariffs on EU regions
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The role of local and regional authorities and decentralised cooperation in fragile settings: building on the experience of the Nicosia Initiative in Libya
Report: “The role of local and regional authorities and decentralised cooperation in fragile settings: building on the experience of the Nicosia Initiative in Libya” analyses how local public institutions and partnership-based cooperation can support stability, resilience and social dialogue in countries affected by conflict, political instability and protracted crises.
- Challenges and Opportunities for Local Authorities in Supporting Euro-Mediterranean Cooperation
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Agnieszka Kulesa
Lead Social Sciences Researcher
Dr Agnieszka Kulesa is the Lead Social Sciences Researcher at CASE. She supports business development and oversees and contributes to research and analytical projects. Having joined CASE in 2018 as an economist, she served as Vice-President of the Management Board from 2021 to 2024. Agnieszka has authored or co-authored numerous publications, including peer-reviewed articles and reports for European institutions such as the European Commission (EC), the European Parliament (EP), the European Committee of the Regions (CoR) and the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC).
Articles from this author:
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The Territorial Dimension of the Reform and Growth Facility for the Western Balkans
This report, commissioned by the European Committee of the Regions, provides an early-stage assessment of the territorial dimension of the Reform and Growth Facility (RGF) for the Western Balkans (2024–2027
- Migrant workers coming to Poland from other European Union member states. Barriers, difficulties, and possible courses of action
- Capacity building for local and regional authorities in the light of the Ukraine Facility (Pillar III)
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The Territorial Dimension of the Reform and Growth Facility for the Western Balkans
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Jan Bazyli Klakla
Director of Migration, Social Policy, and Development Cooperation
Dr Jan Bazyli Klakla is Director of Migration, Social Policy, and Development Cooperation at CASE – Center for Social and Economic Research. He oversees a broad portfolio of projects in these areas, including work on socio-legal studies and on higher education and science policy. Dr. Klakla has been involved in and has led numerous national and European research projects, including those funded by Horizon Europe, Norway Grants, and Polish National Science Center. His work also includes providing consulting and expert services to key European institutions such as the Committee of the Regions, the European Economic and Social Committee, and CEDEFOP (European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training). He has served as an expert in the “Safe Krakow - Security Strategy for Krakow” program. Dr. Klakla is the editor of Law and Culture. Reconceptualization and Case Studies (Springer Nature, 2021) and the author of Law and Acculturation. Conceptualisation and Empirical Case Study: Slavic Migrants in Poland (Palgrave Macmillan, 2024) and Studying in Times of Crisis. Acculturation and Adaptation of Ukrainian Students at Kraków Higher Education Institutions amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic and Russia's Aggression against Ukraine (Brill, 2025). In recognition of his scholarly contributions, he was awarded first prize in the competition of the Association of the Philosophy of Law and Social Philosophy (IVR) – Polish Section for the best doctoral dissertation in the theory and philosophy of law. His research interests span migration, sociology of law, educational research, public policy analysis, customary law, and the methodology of social sciences.
Articles from this author:
- Migrant workers coming to Poland from other European Union member states. Barriers, difficulties, and possible courses of action
- Doctoral Education and Training in Europe
- Qualifications Beyond Borders: Recognition of Ukrainian Diplomas and Qualifications in Poland