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Basic Law (Germany's constitution)
The Basic Law is the constitution of the Federal Republic of Germany.
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Reports & Analysis
Germany: How to protect the Supreme Court?
Germany: How to protect the Supreme Court?
As far-right populists gain ground in Germany, lawyers now want to protect this bastion of democracy.
What is Germany's debt brake?
What is Germany's debt brake?
Closing the gap with new loans is prohibited by the constitution — thanks to the country's debt brake.
Time for mandatory vaccinations
Time for mandatory vaccinations
Some argue a vaccine mandate would be unlawful, or would divide society. But these are just excuses to do nothing.
Ines Eisele
Commentary
How the military is helping in Germany's flood-hit areas
How the military is helping in Germany's flood-hit areas
The German military is deploying soldiers to help with relief efforts in the flood regions of western Germany.
Freedom of assembly in Germany
Freedom of assembly in Germany
Germany has strict laws protecting freedom of assembly - but also strong regulations on how it can be implemented.
Can German courts overturn all lockdown measures?
Can German courts overturn all lockdown measures?
As Germany has gone into partial lockdown, the measures are being challenged in court.
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