Paul is a graduate student in the Václav Havel Joint Master Programme in European Politics and Society, studying across Prague, Leiden and Kraków. He builds on a Bachelor’s degree in Politics and Law from the European University Viadrina in Frankfurt (Oder). His academic work combines political science, law and international affairs, with a strong focus on peacebuilding and conflict research. His path is shaped by practical experience across borders, including work as a Public Relations Advisor in the German Parliament, an internship at the German Embassy in Oslo, and an Erasmus semester in Georgia. Actively engaged in European youth politics, he supports initiatives that strengthen democratic participation and international cooperation. Driven by a deep interest in right-wing extremism, diplomacy and peace processes, he seeks to explore how European institutions and civic engagement can foster inclusive, just and resilient societies.