2026 ESIL BOARD ELECTIONS

This page provides all information on the nomination and election procedures, including the list of candidates standing for election and re‑election.

2026 is an election year for the ESIL Board.

The 2026 General Assembly of the Society will elect 7 (seven) Board members on the occasion of the 2026 Annual Conference in Málaga, Spain, on 4 September 2026.

ESIL members: Please ensure that your email address is up to date in your account.
ESIL Lifetime members: Please make sure to inform the ESIL Secretariat of any changes to the email address associated to your Lifetime membership.

2026 ESIL Board Elections

Candidacy Instructions

2026 ESIL Board Elections

How to Vote
All current ESIL members who have paid their 2026 membership fee by 24 August 2026 are eligible to vote.
The election of new Board members will open via an online voting platform at the beginning of the ESIL Annual Conference and will close before the end of the ESIL General Assembly.
All ESIL members will receive a unique link by email to cast their vote anonymously. ESIL does not track or store any personal voting data. The link can be used regardless of the voter’s location (whether in Málaga or elsewhere).
The elections will run from 3 September 2026 at 13:00 (Rome time) until 4 September 2026 at 18:30 (Rome time), enabling members to cast their vote through the online platform.
N.B. Membership renewal throughout August and elections
Please note that the ESIL Secretariat and the European University Institute (EUI) administrative services will be closed from 1 August to 24 August during the summer break. As a result, payments made by bank transfer may not be verified immediately.
If you wish to join or rejoin ESIL and be eligible to vote in the Board elections, we strongly recommend that you pay your membership fee by credit card, as credit card payments are confirmed immediately.
Please remember that only current ESIL members who have paid their 2026 membership fee by 24 August 2026 are eligible to vote.

2026 ESIL Board Elections Candidates

Dear Members,
We are pleased to present the 12 candidates standing for election to the ESIL Board.

 

  • Justo CORTI VARELA
  • Federica CRISTANI
  • Veronika FIKFAK (for re-election)
  • Edouard FROMAGEAU (for re-election)
  • Patrycja GRZEBYK (for re-election)
  • Andreas KULICK
  • Gail LYTHGOE
  • Belen OLMOS GIUPPONI
  • Daniel  PEAT (for re-election)
  • Cristina Elena POPA TACHE
  • Liliana TYMCHENKO
  • Caleb WHEELER

 

You can explore each candidate’s profile directly on this page:
  • By clicking on a candidate’s name, you will be able to read their full dossier, including their background, experience, and vision.
  • By clicking on the candidate’s picture, you can watch their video presentation.
We encourage you to take the time to review all candidatures carefully before casting your vote.