Ulrich Wagrandl

Ulrich Wagrandl is a Researcher at the WU Institute for Austrian and European Public Law at Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU). He focuses on constitutional law, democracy studies, and legal philosophy, with current research on the right to freedom of employment and defensive democracy concepts. Since 2020, he has been affiliated with WU, where he pursues his habilitation thesis on labor rights and market dynamics shaped by legal frameworks.

Research Interests: His work critically examines foundational legal concepts like democracy and individual autonomy, alongside historical and ideological shifts in economic policy. Notable areas include analyzing how defensive democratic measures (e.g., bans on anti-democratic groups) balance freedom of expression with societal protection. His current project traces the evolution of freedom of employment from 19th-century liberalism to neoliberalism's resurgence.

Awards & Grants: No specific awards or grants are mentioned in the text.

Advising & Campus: While no advisees are listed, his habilitation process indicates potential supervision roles. He praises WU’s supportive culture for junior researchers and its campus infrastructure, though he notes a desire for more green spaces.