István Hoffman

Dr. István Hoffman is a Professor at the Faculty of Law and Administration, Maria Curie-Skłodowska University, affiliated with the Department of Public International Law. His career spans academic, legal, and administrative roles in Hungary and Poland.

• 2019: Professor title awarded
• 2014: Habilitation in legal sciences
• 2008: PhD in legal sciences
• Prior roles: Expert at Hungarian Supreme Court, Undersecretary of State in Polish government

Research Interests: Focuses on Municipal Law, Administrative Law, and EU legal integration. Key themes include:

• Comparative analysis of municipal governance in Central Europe
• Decentralization vs. centralization trends
• Legal frameworks for social services and disability rights
• Environmental law implementation in Visegrad countries
• Digital transformation of municipal administration

Recent Article Trends (2015-2019) examine EU-local legal conflicts, pandemic-era administrative adaptations, and cross-border governance models. His work bridges theoretical analysis with practical policy implications.

Teaching & Collaboration: Offers online courses during pandemic restrictions. Co-authored 270+ publications, including 7 monographs, 141 scientific articles, and 84 book chapters.

Labs & Teams: Affiliated with the Institute of Legal Sciences, contributing to EU-comparative administrative law research.