Prof. UAM dr hab. Agnieszka Vetulani-Cęgiel and mgr Kinga Wieczorek Represented Collegium Polonicum at the ECPR General Conference 2026

The participation of Collegium Polonicum representatives in this prestigious event provided an opportunity to present the latest research findings, engage in international academic exchange, and actively contribute to the programme of one of the most significant events in European political science.

Prof. UAM dr hab. Agnieszka Vetulani-Cęgiel participated in the conference as Co-Chair of the research section “Lobbying in Turbulent Times: Expanding Horizons in Interest Group Research”, organised by the ECPR Standing Group on Interest Groups. She also chaired the panel “Interpersonal Relations & the Lobbying Profession.”

During the conference, prof. UAM dr hab. Vetulani-Cęgiel presented the results of her research on the impact of political polarisation on the conditions of lobbying in Poland. Meanwhile, mgr Kinga Wieczorek presented research on the narrative strategies employed by interest groups in shaping European climate policy.

In addition, research on interest groups in selected Central and Eastern European countries, conducted as part of broader research projects, was also discussed, including:

1. The dynamics of relations between political parties and interest groups (research involving prof. UAM dr hab. Vetulani-Cęgiel);
2. The functioning of interest groups in the face of political instability and geopolitical challenges (research conducted with the participation of prof. UAM dr hab. Vetulani-Cęgiel and mgr Kinga Wieczorek).