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Dr Comte is a historian of modern Europe, working on European integration, migration, and the state, with experience in academia, policy-making, and media outreach. He produces journal articles, reports and policy briefs for institutions across Europe. He has provided expert guidance to research institutions – including major scientific publishers, journals, and research foundations – while his policy briefs have influenced key decision-makers in European institutions – including the European Council and the European Parliament. His opinions have been featured in several leading publications, including Το Βημα International Edition, Contrepoints, EUobserver, Euractiv, the Independent Institute‘s The Beacon blog, the Institute of Economic Affairs’ blog, Η Καθημερινή English Edition, Mises Wire, Le Monde, and Τα Νέα. Various European governments and institutions, including the Andorran government and the European Economic and Social Committee, have sought Dr Comte’s expertise.

Dr Comte’s expertise is ideal for those in search of guidance and policy recommendations on managing human movement in Europe and integrating migrants into European societies. His approach strikes a balance between migration control, the economic benefits of mobility, and social cohesion. Additionally, Dr Comte’s expertise is relevant to firms providing services internationally in Europe, including recruitment and logistics companies, which aim to comprehend and adapt to EU policies related to migrant workers.

Dr Comte has a record of effectively presenting ideas and policy recommendations to diverse audiences across various platforms, including live presentations, podcasts, radio shows, and television programmes. He has been featured on channels like The History Channel, France Culture, and Radiotelevisión Española.

Featured Testimonial

‘We wanted … a critical analysis of a few tendencies of migration policies as adopted in different countries in the recent years, alongside proposals for solution. Dr Comte’s intervention on the topic has been very appreciated by our members… We consider Dr Comte a valid contributor who can easily be recommended to our colleagues from other services in charge of migration’. — Mr Daniele Vitali, External Relations Unit, European Economic and Social Committee.

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