Hans Hofmann

Prof. Dr. Hans Hofmann is an Honorary Professor at the Humboldt University of Berlin's Faculty of Law. He holds expertise in Public Law, with extensive professional experience in government roles, including advisor to the Federal Chancellery and Ministry of the Interior. His career spans constitutional and administrative law, European law, and governance reforms.

Education:

• Abitur and studies in Law and Political Science (University of Bonn)
• Doctorate in Law (University of Bonn)
• Research Associate at the University of Bonn

Research Interests: Focuses on constitutional law, public administration, and European legal frameworks. His work includes co-authoring the 15th edition of the Basic Law commentary and contributing to federalism reforms in Germany. He advises on legal modernization in Tunisia and China, emphasizing governance and legal codification.

Professional Roles:

• Former Head of Department at the Federal Ministry of the Interior
• Chairman of the Advisory Council at the Hertie School
• Member of key federal commissions, including Federalism Commission I and II

Publications: Authored/co-authored major legal texts, including Schmidt-Bleibtreu/Hofmann/Henneke (15th ed.) and Federal Chancellery and Federal Government (8th ed.).