Alain Griffel
SwitzerlandacademicMale5.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Alain Griffel is a Professor of Public and Administrative Law at the University of Zurich, known for his expertise in legal frameworks and governance. He has contributed significantly to discussions on public policy and law, particularly in the context of spatial planning legislation in Switzerland. Recently, he was mentioned in relation to the controversial revision of the Raumplanungsgesetz, where the legislative process faced criticism for its numerous shortcomings and failures.
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Alain Griffel warns against blind activism in the context of planning law.
Wie die Schweiz die Wohnungskrise bewältigen will: ein MassnahmencheckSwitzerland· 2026-06-22
Alain Griffel is a Zurich law professor and administrative law specialist.
Verlieren Städte ihre Tempo-30-Strecken jetzt im grossen Stil?Switzerland· 2025-12-02
Alain Griffel is a Zurich administrative law professor who commented on the misuse of legal rights in construction disputes.
Das kann sich die Schweiz nicht leistenSwitzerland· 2025-12-01
Alain Griffel, a professor of public and administrative law at the University of Zurich, critiques the overloaded legislation causing delays.
Streit um Wachstum und WohnraumSwitzerland· 2025-09-27
Alain Griffel is a professor of constitutional and administrative law at the University of Zurich.
Der Beschleunigungserlass sei ein "systemfremder Murks" sagt ein StaatsrechtlerSwitzerland· 2025-09-24
Alain Griffel is a professor of public and administrative law at the University of Zurich, providing legal insights on the swimming pool access issue.
Badis in Zürich begrenzen den Zugang für AuswärtigeSwitzerland· 2025-07-23
Alain Griffel is a professor who has recognized the need for changes in the legal practices surrounding building objections.
Warum in der Schweiz zu wenig Wohnungen gebaut werdenSwitzerland· 2025-07-01
Alain Griffel expressed concern over students' writing abilities in a previous NZZ article.
Schweizer, schreibt wieder Diktate!Switzerland· 2025-05-28
Alain Griffel is a professor of public and administrative law at the University of Zurich.
Raumplanungsgesetz-Revision: eine Lehrstunde des ScheiternsSwitzerland· 2025-04-23