I am Professor of European Law and Legislative Studies, PI of Academy of Finland Research Project on revolving doors (REVOLVE, 2021–2025) and of the Kone Foundation research project on political influence and lobbying in Finnish municipal politics (LoSKa, 2023-2027). I am also Visiting Fellow at the Maastricht Centre for European Law.
My research interests relate to law and democracy in the EU and national contexts, with a focus on EU institutional and constitutional law. In recent years, I have written about soft law, legal expertise, lobbying and the revolving door phenomenon, and the national governance of EU structural funds. Methodologically my work is interdisciplinary and socio-legally oriented with an emphasis on qualitative expert interviews.
I have held visiting positions at Melbourne Law School (2023), Yale Law School (2019-2020), EUI (2007, 2014-2015), Columbia Law School (2010), and University College London (2008-2009).
I have served in various expert positions relating to lobbying and its regulation. As of June 2023, I have served as Vice-Chair of the Advisory Board for the Finnish Transparency Register. In 2020, I received the Academy of Finland Award for Social Impact in recognition for my work on lobbying.
Publications
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Administration As Usual? Revolving Doors and the Quiet Regulation of Political Ethics
Avril, Lola; Korkea-aho, Emilia. 2024. Journal of european public policy. [Epub ahead of print 13 Oct 2024]: 1-28 A1 Journal article (refereed), original research -
Analysis of the proposal for a directive on transparency of third-country interest representation
Korkea-aho, Emilia. 2024. . . European Union D4 Published development or research report or study -
Ministerikarenssi suitsisi ulkomaista vaikuttamista Suomessa
Korkea-aho, Emilia. 2024. Helsingin Sanomat. : A5 E1 Popularised article, newspaper article -
Time to talk about academics’ role in Qatargate
Avril, Lola; Korkea-aho, Emilia. 2024. Verfassungsblog. : . D1 Article in a trade journal -
EU agencies and lobbying transparency rules: A case study on the islandization of transparency?
Korkea-aho, Emilia. Teoksessa: Leino-Sandberg, Päivi; Hillebrandt, Maarten; Koivisto, Ida(toim.) , 2023. (In)visible European Government: Critical Approaches to Transparency as an Ideal and a Practice. s. 275-304. Routledge A3 Book section, Chapters in research books -
Introduction to Research Handbook on Soft Law
Eliantonio, Mariolina; Korkea-aho, Emilia; Mörth, Ulrika. Teoksessa: Eliantonio, Mariolina; Korkea-aho, Emilia; Mörth, Ulrika(toim.) , 2023. Research Handbook on Soft Law. s. 1-8. Edward Elgar B2 Book section -
Lobataanko Suomen kunnissa? Uusi tutkimushanke on kiinnostunut kuntien päätöksenteon arjesta
Kurkela, Kaisa; Mikkonen, Salla; Korkea-aho, Emilia; Spännäri, Emilia. 2023. Kuntaliiton vieraskynä-blogi. : . E1 Popularised article, newspaper article -
Lobbaus Suomen kunnissa: Poliittinen vaikuttaminen ja paikallisdemokratian tulevaisuus
Korkea-aho, Emilia; Kurkela, Kaisa; Mikkonen, Salla; Spännäri, Jenni. 2023. Politiikasta.fi. : . E1 Popularised article, newspaper article -
One year on from Qatargate: How can the European Union be better protected against conflicts of interest and corruption?
Vauchez, Antoine; Avril, Lola; Fauchon, Chloe; Korkea-aho, Emilia; Lelieur, Juliette. 2023. . . L’Observatoire de l’éthique publique D4 Published development or research report or study -
Research Handbook on Soft Law
Eliantonio, Mariolina; Korkea-aho, Emilia; Mörth, Ulrika. 2023. Research Handbooks in Law and Politics series. . Edward Elgar D6 Edited professional book