Renaissance der Verwaltungswissenschaft?

Abstract

German Administrative Science seems to be in crisis. However, some development indicates a possible renaissance. The paper analyzes causes of the crisis and depicts requirements for a renaissance. Therefore, it highlights the historic developmentof the Administrative Science in Germany and discusses different integration levels of Administrative Science. These integration levels are described as potential future scenarios and are evaluated with regard to their sustainability. After examining the impact of New Administrative Law (“Neue Verwaltungsrechtswissenschaft”) on the renaissance of Administrative Science in Germany the paper argues for a concept of Administrative Science as an interdisciplinary project rather than a transdisciplinary science. It demonstrates the potential of this concept with regard to two examples (the reform of the asylum administration and the use of Artificial Intelligence by the administration). The paper ends with notes on the Administrative Science’s entitlement and reputation.