Lüneburg political scientist elected Vice President of IPSA!

Lüneburg political scientist elected Vice President of IPSA!

On July 24, 2025, Professor Ferdinand Müller-Rommel, a renowned scientist at the Institute of Political Science at Leuphana University Lüneburg, was elected Vice President of the International Political Science Association (IPSA). This election took place as part of the IPSA World Congress in Seoul, a key event for political science experts. Müller-Rommel will serve until 2027 and will focus on networking and stabilizing political science in the Global South.

The IPSA, which has been active in Paris under the leadership of UNESCO since its founding in 1949, is one of the largest professional associations of political scientists in the world. It brings together over 4,500 members from more than 150 countries and organizes a congress every two years, which regularly attracts over 2,500 participants. This year the congress, considered the 28th of its kind, took place in Seoul and offered a platform for the exchange and discussion of current research topics in political science.

Focus on global networking

During his term in office, Müller-Rommel is planning several measures aimed at promoting international networking in political science. This includes, in particular, the organization of regional conferences and the support of young scientists. These initiatives are particularly important for policy scholars in developing countries, where access to resources and networks is often limited.

According to IPSA, one of the association's central tasks is to promote political science as an academic discipline and to provide support in young democracies and developing countries. This is done through advisory services and collaborations aimed at exchanging ideas and practices.

Commitment to stability in political science

The role of political scientists is becoming increasingly important, especially in a globalized world where political encounters between nations are shaped by social, economic and cultural factors. Knowledge of political and economic systems as well as intercultural experience are of great advantage when starting a career in this area. Müller-Rommel’s commitment to the Global South could help spread this knowledge and promote dialogue between nations.

In addition, the IPSA supports a large number of specialist groups and research committees that work on specific sub-disciplines of political science. This structure shows the breadth and depth of the topics covered within the association and provides space for interdisciplinary approaches and new research ideas.

Overall, Müller-Rommel's new role as IPSA Vice President is expected to not only facilitate exchanges between scholars, but also set new standards in supporting the development of political science in various global contexts. His commitment not only promises stronger networking, but also improved stability and visibility of the discipline at the international level.