William Daniel is a comparative politics expert specialising in European political parties, legislatures, and elections. His research focuses on how identities—particularly gender and sexuality—shape political recruitment, behaviour, and representation. He recently published a major book on how gender quotas transform political careers and has led large-scale projects on digital campaigning, including candidates’ use of social media in the French legislative and European Parliament elections. He has extensive experience analysing how politicians communicate online and how personal backgrounds influence political behaviour.
William can comment on political parties, legislative politics, and elections across Europe, with particular expertise on the European Parliament and French politics. He can speak on aspects of gender and representation, including women in politics, LGBTQIA+ politics, candidate selection, political careers, and the effects of electoral systems. He is also available to discuss digital campaigning, political communication, and the role of social media in contemporary politics. Originally from the United States, he can provide analysis of US politics for UK and European audiences.