Annegret Frankewitsch

Professor Annegret Frankewitsch serves as Deputy Head of the Master of Public Management (MPM) Program at the University of Police and Administration North Rhine-Westphalia, where she is affiliated with the Faculty of Legal Sciences and the Department of Administrative Law. Her academic career focuses on legal frameworks governing public administration, with particular expertise in administrative law, constitutional law, and police regulations.

Professor Frankewitsch's research interests span several critical areas of public law:

• Administrative Law and Governance
• Constitutional Law and Fundamental Rights
• Police and Public Order Law
• Transparency and Information Freedom
• Direct Democracy Mechanisms
• Crisis Management and Emergency Powers
• Public Administration Reform

Her extensive publication record demonstrates consistent scholarly contributions to German administrative law, with a notable focus on how legal frameworks adapt to contemporary challenges such as pandemics, technological changes, and evolving citizen expectations. Recent works examine the intersection of traditional legal principles with modern governance challenges, particularly regarding assembly rights during health crises, administrative transparency, and the evolving role of police powers in democratic societies.

Professor Frankewitsch's scholarly contributions address critical issues in German administrative jurisprudence and practice, with particular attention to the practical implementation of legal frameworks in municipal contexts and the balance between public safety and civil liberties.

As Deputy Head of the MPM Program, Professor Frankewitsch plays a significant role in shaping the next generation of public administration professionals, integrating theoretical legal knowledge with practical governance challenges. Her teaching focuses on preparing students for complex legal decision-making in public sector contexts, with particular emphasis on General Administration and Pension Insurance law.