Lars Viellechner

Professor Lars Viellechner is a distinguished academic in the field of law, currently serving as Professor of Public Law with a focus on Constitutional Law, Constitutional Theory, Legal Philosophy and Transnational Law at the University of Bremen's Faculty of Law. He also directs the Centre of European Law and Politics since 2022, demonstrating his leadership in European legal scholarship. His academic journey spans prestigious institutions including Humboldt University of Berlin, Yale Law School, and Panthéon-Assas University of Paris.

Professor Viellechner's educational background reflects his international expertise:

• Doctorate in Law, Humboldt University of Berlin (2012)
• Second State Law Exam, Hamburg (2008)
• Master of Laws, Yale Law School (2004)
• First State Law Exam, Berlin (2002)
• Licence en droit, Panthéon-Assas University of Paris II (1999)

His research interests center on the intersection of constitutional frameworks with transnational challenges, particularly focusing on Constitutional Law, Constitutional Theory, Legal Philosophy, and Transnational Law. Professor Viellechner has made significant contributions to understanding how constitutional rights extend into digital spaces and transnational governance arrangements. His work explores the "double horizontality" of fundamental rights in the digital age and examines how traditional constitutional frameworks adapt to regulate online platforms and address global challenges like climate change.

Professor Viellechner's scholarly output demonstrates a clear trajectory toward addressing contemporary legal challenges in the digital era. His recent publications increasingly focus on constitutionalizing online platforms, examining how fundamental rights apply in digital spaces, and exploring the relationship between national constitutional frameworks and transnational governance. This represents an evolution from his earlier work on legal pluralism and the relationship between international law and national legal systems.

Scientific Awards

• Berninghausen Prize for Excellence in Teaching, University of Bremen (2023)
• Translation Award, Humanities International (2021)
• Visiting Fellowship, European University Institute Florence (2019)
• Konrad Redeker Dissertation Award, Humboldt University of Berlin (2013)
• Printing Grant, Johanna and Fritz Buch Memorial Foundation (2013)

Professor Viellechner has held visiting positions at Sapienza University of Rome (2024) and the University of Antwerp (2022), demonstrating the international recognition of his scholarship. His research has been supported by various grants, including a Research Grant from the Bremen International Graduate School of Social Sciences (2008-2009) and a Doctoral Scholarship from the German Protestant Academic Foundation (2003-2007).

As Director of the Centre of European Law and Politics, Professor Viellechner leads a research team that includes Scientific Staff members Ruth Maria Kasper and Nicolai Timo Laing, as well as Research Assistants Lena Bergmann, Aylin Can, and Ruby Sue Daniel. The Centre also hosts Visiting Fellows such as Ezgi Çaldıran and Asst. Prof. Dr. Aydın Atılgan, fostering an international research environment focused on contemporary challenges in European and transnational law.