IE EUROPEAN UNION JOURNAL

ABOUT THE JOURNAL

The IE European Union Journal is a student-led publication founded in April 2025 with the goal of conferring a voice on IE students and equipping them with the tools necessary to conduct research required for responsible involvement in European politics. The Journal covers current affairs in the European Union, giving students a platform to publish analysis, research and commentary on European politics, policy, and institutions.

The Journal's Editorial Board for the 2026 - 2027 academic year consists of Editor-in-Chief, Eloise Dayrat, and the News Section Editors: Lia Figueroa, Antigone Koundouros, and Ilinca Nuta.

The Journal publishes a bi-weekly newsletter, which is to be complied and published at the end of each academic year. The stances and findings of the articles cannot be directly attributed to the Editorial Board.

THE EDITORIAL BOARD

Eloise Dayrat

Editor-in-Chief

Eloise Dayrat is a fourth-year Law and International Relations student who is passionate about journalism, research, and European matters. She is French-Colombian, born in the United States. She has six years of experience in student journalism, spanning multiple writing and editing roles. Her leadership style is circular, seeking to provide an environment where all voices are represented. In her free time, she enjoys discovering new music, running, and taking on miscellaneous projects.

Lia Figueroa

News Section Editor

Lia Figueroa is a third-year International Relations student passionate about foreign policy, global affairs, and development. As a Slovenian who has grown up across six countries, she brings a distinctly international outlook. Having previously contributed as a writer, she now serves as a Journal Editor, where she aims to explore complex political issues and communicate them through insightful writing.

Antigone Koundouros

News Section Editor

Antigone Koundouros is a third-year student at IE University, pursuing a Dual Degree in Philosophy, Politics, Law and Economics (PPLE) and Laws (LL.B.). Originally from South Africa and Cyprus, and having lived in both countries, she brings a multicultural perspective to her academic interests. With a longstanding passion for both writing and editing, she founded an editorial club during high school and has since developed an interest in writing, research, and analysis. She believes in the importance of fostering informed discussions on the political, economic, and legal developments shaping Europe, and making complex issues more accessible and engaging to a wider audience.

Ilinca Nuta

News Section Editor

Ilinca Nuta is a fourth-year International Relations student from Romania with a strong interest in the political and economic developments shaping Europe. She is passionate about making complex policy issues accessible to a wider audience, whether through writing an article or editing one to bring out its full potential. Outside the journal, she enjoys reading mystery novels, solving logic puzzles, and watching sitcoms.

WRITING STAFF

The Journal's News Section Writing staff for the 2026 - 2027 academic year is composed of 12 student writers:

Téa Morin

Sofia Roda

Rodrigo Villa