Bastiaan Redert is a political scientist specializing in interest group behavior, stakeholder involvement, and EU regulation. His work investigated the effects of crises and reforms on interest group participation in EU policymaking processes, and trust relations between (EU) agencies and societal stakeholders. His recent projects study the strategies of LGBTI+ interest groups in EU policymaking. Next to his research, Bastiaan teaches courses on European politics, International Relations and Research Methods.