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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
75 years of Germany's Basic Law: Cornerstone of democracy
75 years of Germany's Basic Law: Cornerstone of democracy
DW's Hannah Hummel visits the Reichstag, the seat of the German parliament, where the country's laws are made.
Far-right AfD: How should German media deal with the party?
Far-right AfD: How should German media deal with the party?
Whether public or private, German media outlets have struggled to find a way to report about the far-right party.
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.
Israel-Gaza demonstrations: What is allowed in Germany?
Israel-Gaza demonstrations: What is allowed in Germany?
When can demonstrations be banned and why? An overview of the legal situation in Germany.
Right-wing extremists in Germany's judiciary?
Right-wing extremists in Germany's judiciary?
Lay judges hand down verdicts alongside professionals. The posts seem attractive for people with unconstitutional views.
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In the spotlight
Germany's Basic Law ensures 'Well Fortified' Democracy
German democracy was born after the Nazi era. It aims to prevent a recurrence of that dark time.