Patrick Sensburg

Patrick Sensburg is a Professor of Law at the University of Police and Public Administration North Rhine-Westphalia (HSPV NRW) since 2008. He also serves as a Visiting Professor at Bucharest University of Economic Studies (since 2016) and a Guest Professor at the University of Vienna (since 2017). His academic focus spans European law, constitutional law, municipal law, data protection, and legal mediation.

• Current Affiliations:
  • Professor, HSPV NRW
  • Visiting Professor, Bucharest University of Economic Studies
  • Guest Professor, University of Vienna

Research Interests

• European Union legal frameworks and security policies
• Data protection and digital privacy
• Constitutional and municipal law
• Conflict resolution through mediation
• Modernization of public administration

Recent Publications

His recent work includes studies on EU reserves, business mediation in EU law, and security-policy tensions in migration. Articles from 2024-2023 highlight EU defense strategies, data governance, and legal reforms, while earlier publications address municipal finance, judicial technology, and EU institutional challenges.