Björn Hacker

Prof. Dr. Björn Hacker is a professor of European economic policy at the Berlin University of Applied Sciences (HTW Berlin). His work focuses on the intersection of economic policy, political science, and the social dimension of European integration.

• Department 3: Economics and Law
• Teaching areas: European Economic Policy, Macroeconomics, Political Systems
• Co-founder of the Master's program in European Economic Policy (EWP) with FH BFI Vienna

Research Interests include the European social model, economic and political integration processes, and the twin transformation of globalization and climate change. His 2023 book Social Europe: From Vision to Vigour analyzes the balance between economic and social integration in the EU.

Career Highlights:

• 2014–present: HTW Berlin professor
• Senior advisor at Friedrich Ebert Foundation
• PhD in political science from University of Osnabrück/Sciences Po Paris