An Accredited Parliamentary Assistant to an MEP.
Tomás is originally from Portugal but has lived all across Europe. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Philosophy and Politics from the University of York and a Master's degree in Political Science from the University of Amsterdam, specializing in Political Theory and writing a thesis on migration. Having been involved in party politics on a local, national and European level, he taught at the University of Amsterdam as a Junior Lecturer, before moving to Brussels to work as an Accredited Parliamentary Assistant to a Portuguese MEP, where he focused on External Affairs and Enlargement Policy.
EU enlargement is once again becoming a priority for European decision makers and is seen as an effective foreign policy tool in challenging geopolitical times. However, it is imperative to recognise EU accession as a multifaceted process that can also exacerbate socio-economic disparities within and beyond the EU. This policy study analyses this phenomenon in light of two specific issues: the application of visa liberalisation policies under EU accession negotiations; and the negative effects of high levels of migration from the semi-periphery to the core of the EU induced by access to free movement.
Political Mentor: Evin Incir, S&D MEP
Academic Mentor: Lisa Marie Borrelli, Associate Professor UAS
