Armin Steinbach

Professor Armin Steinbach is a prominent academic and policy expert holding the Jean Monnet Chair of EU Law and Economics at HEC Paris. He serves as a non-resident Fellow at Bruegel and a visiting professor at the London School of Economics (LSE). His expertise bridges law and economics, with a focus on EU law, international trade, and economic governance.

• Education: Habilitation (University of Bonn), Doctor of Laws (University of Munich), Doctor of Economics (University of Erfurt), LL.M. (Vrije Universiteit Brussel), M.Sc. Economics (Humboldt University Berlin).

Research Interests: Armin's work integrates Law and Economics, analyzing the intersection of EU law, international trade, and public policy. His recent publications explore digital sovereignty, proportionality in federalism, and economic sanctions through interdisciplinary lenses.

Scientific Contributions: His 15 most recent works span topics like EU fiscal governance, strategic autonomy, and transnational legal frameworks, reflecting his commitment to policy-relevant academic inquiry.

• Awards: Jean Monnet Chair (2022), Science Prize of the German Society of Legislation (for Habilitation), Gwilym Gibbon Fellow (Oxford), Jean Monnet Fellow (EUI Florence).

Career Background: With a decade in German government (leading financial and economic policy divisions), WTO panelist experience, and roles at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton, Armin uniquely connects academic rigor with real-world policy implementation.