Jörg Gerkrath

Jörg Gerkrath serves as Full Professor at the University of Luxembourg within the Faculty of Law, Economics and Finance, Department of Law, specializing in Public law, European law, and International law. He has held this position since December 2006, initially joining on secondment from the University of Avignon where he was Professor of Public Law (2000-2006).

His academic formation occurred entirely in France:

• University of Montpellier I (1986-1989)
• Paris II (1989-1990)
• Strasbourg III (1990-1996), where he earned his PhD in Law

Professor Gerkrath's research centers on European constitutional development, comparative constitutional law, and the practical implementation of fundamental rights across jurisdictions. His work uniquely examines how national constitutional identities, particularly Luxembourg's, interact with European integration processes. He investigates the jurisprudence of constitutional courts within the EU framework, emphasizing the practical application of rights rather than purely theoretical constructs.

His publication record from 1997-2010 reveals an evolving scholarly trajectory from theoretical explorations of European constitutional emergence toward detailed analyses of national constitutional jurisprudence within the European context. The works demonstrate consistent focus on constitutional adaptation in small states, with increasing attention to Luxembourg's specific constitutional challenges and reform debates, reflecting his deep engagement with the Grand Duchy's legal evolution.

Professor Gerkrath maintains significant international academic engagement through teaching appointments across European institutions and Chulalangkorn University in Bangkok, alongside his editorial role for the European Constitutional Law Review. His trilingual capabilities (German, English, French) facilitate cross-border legal scholarship and comparative analysis of constitutional systems.