Ao. Univ.-Prof. Mag. Dr. Christian Piska is a professor at the Faculty of Law of the University of Vienna, where he has been researching and teaching for 30 years. He also teaches at Danube University Krems, FH Campus Wien, and the University of Kraków. He is an expert in public law as well as economic, environmental, and European Union law, and his expertise is frequently sought by various institutions on current legal and regulatory issues. His research focuses on environmental and technology law, with particular emphasis on disruptive technologies and their societal and economic impact from a legal perspective. As a long-time technology enthusiast, he critically examines regulatory approaches and the risks of overregulation in rapidly evolving fields such as artificial intelligence, blockchain and crypto-assets, and data protection law. Gambling law has long been among his research interests and has recently gained particular prominence, focusing on regulatory frameworks and the interaction between national gambling regimes and European Union law, especially regarding fundamental freedoms and state monopolies. He also conducts research on climate-related fundamental rights and environmental law, contributing to discussions on climate protection and litigation.
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