Eva Maria Hohnerlein

Dr. Eva Maria Hohnerlein is a Scientific Associate at the Max Planck Institute for Social Law and Social Policy, specializing in International and European Social Law, with a focus on family law, gender equality, and comparative social security systems. Her work spans Italy, Germany, and EU-wide policies, particularly analyzing pension reforms, child welfare, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on social protection.

• Key Research Areas: EU Social Policy, Gender Pension Gaps, Cross-Border Family Benefits, Pandemic Social Measures

Publications highlight trends in Italian pension systems, child poverty in Europe, and gender equality in social security. She has contributed to comparative studies on long-term care, family policies, and EU labor law.

Scientific Contributions include editorship in volumes like Erwerbsverlauf und sozialer Schutz in Europa and analysis of EU coordination of family benefits. Her work often addresses legal frameworks for social rights, with a focus on Italy and Germany.