The history of administrative jurisdiction is a central topic in the history of law and public administration, as well as in the political development of Germany and Europe.
Administrative courts play a significant role in overseeing state action and upholding the principles of the rule of law. Their origin, development and function reflect historical processes of transformation and are closely linked to social, political and legal change.
Since the 19th century, different forms of judicial oversight of administration have emerged across Europe within this context. This heterogeneity of administrative jurisdiction has proven particularly relevant in recent history, especially in light of the influence of European law on individual nation-states.
Since their inception, administrative courts have operated within multiple areas of tension, such as between the protection of individual rights and the objective oversight of legality. Moreover, the role of administrative courts also had to be renegotiated within the constitutional and judicial framework.
The planned research symposium offers an opportunity to present and discuss current research on this field.
A key aim is to foster interdisciplinary exchange and to open perspectives from legal history, administrative sciences, political science, history and related disciplines.
Various research approaches will be brought together, and a wide range of topics will be explored, including the legislative history at national and international levels, comparative law analyses of different systems of administrative justice, and the practical work of administrative courts, particularly through rulings and decisions.
In addition, the sociography of administrative judges as well as the impact of individual personalities is to be brought into focus.
Possible approaches to the topic include:
- The emergence and development of administrative jurisdiction in Germany and other European countries
- Comparative perspectives on administrative justice across different legal systems
- The relationship between administrative courts and other courts, as well as their position within the constitutional framework
- The influence of European law and European institutions on national systems of administrative justice
- The impact of political, social, and economic upheavals on administrative jurisdiction
- The role of administrative courts in the constitutional democracy
The conference theme is deliberately broad in scope and aims to open up various aspects and perspectives on the role of administrative jurisdiction in Germany and Europe.
Conditions of Participation:
This call for abstracts is specifically aimed at early-career researchers working within the relevant disciplinary fields. We therefore welcome submissions from students, doctoral candidates, postdoctoral researchers and scholars pursuing habilitation.
Each presentation will be allocated a 45-minute time slot, with the talk itself expected to last approximately 20 minutes, allowing ample time for subsequent discussion.
Submission:
Interested applicants are invited to submit an abstract (max. 500 words) along with a short academic CV (max. 1 page) by 5 October 2025 to michael.reichenthaler@jura.uni-regensburg.de.
Notification of acceptance will be provided by end of October 2025.
Event Details:
The symposium will take place on 19–20 March 2026 at the University of Regensburg. Participation and/or presentations may also be possible digitally upon prior arrangement.
Acommodation costs for the night of 19 to 20 March can be covered. At present, travel expenses of up to €100 per person can also be reimbursed.
Following the symposium, the publication of the contributions is planned with Rechtskultur Verlag.
Further information will be provided upon acceptance of the submissions.
Contact:
Michael Reichenthaler, Research Assistant
- Chair of Civil Law, German and European Legal History and Canon Law (Prof. Dr. Martin Löhnig, University of Regensburg)
- michael.reichenthaler[at]jura.uni-regensburg.de
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