Stefan Haack

Prof. Dr. Stefan Haack serves as Professor of Public Law, particularly Constitutional Law at the European University Viadrina in Frankfurt (Oder), Germany. He has held this position since 2015 and leads the Chair of Public Law, especially Constitutional Law. His office is located at Grosse Scharrnstraße 59, Room HG 202c, with contact through the secretariat at +49 (0) 335 5534 2264 or ls-haack@europa-uni.de.

Professor Haack's research focuses on public law, constitutional law, political science, and constitutional theory. His work examines fundamental rights, EU constitutional issues, state law (particularly Brandenburg), and the theoretical foundations of democratic governance. He has published extensively on topics including constitutional interpretation, rule of law standards in the EU, and the relationship between human dignity and democratic constitutional order.

His recent scholarly output shows consistent engagement with contemporary constitutional challenges, including pandemic-related restrictions on fundamental rights, electoral law developments, and the implications of democratic backsliding among EU member states. Professor Haack actively participates in academic discourse through publications in leading German legal journals such as 'Die Verwaltung,' 'Neue Justiz,' and 'Die Öffentliche Verwaltung.'

• Review of Detlef Merten, 'Germany and Europe' (DÖV 11/2025)
• Article on NPD ruling and free democratic basic order (Neue Justiz 2024)
• Publication on EU obligations when member states fail rule of law standards (Acta Iuridica Lebusana 2024)
• Review of Manuel Joseph's dissertation on intermunicipal conflict management (Die Verwaltung 2024)
• Contribution to 'Landesrecht Brandenburg' textbook addressing pandemic restrictions and election law (2023)

Professor Haack maintains an active academic chair with regular departmental activities including lectures, student interactions, and team-building events. His chair recently participated in an intensive program on climate, AI and human rights in Vilnius, and he continues to recruit academic staff for research and doctoral opportunities. The department maintains an active presence through social media channels including Telegram, where Professor Haack shares academic updates and department news.