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Germany's Basic Law turns 75

The Basic Law is the Federal Republic of Germany's constitution, which came into effect 75 years ago.

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75 Jahre Grundgesetz - Berlin

Germany marks 75 years of post-WWII constitution

Germany marks 75 years of post-WWII constitution

Adopted on May 23rd, 1949, Germany's constitution enshrines human dignity at its core.
PoliticsMay 23, 202402:37 min
A copy of the "Basic Law for the Federal Republic of Germany"

Germany's constitution and its 75-year history

Germany's constitution and its 75-year history

Adopted by West Germany in 1949, the constitution has been amended many times, with some controversial additions.
PoliticsMay 23, 2024
A young woman stands in front of Germany's Reichstag, speaking to the camera

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.
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A person holding a TV camera against a backdrop which reads Alternative fuer Deutschland

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.
PoliticsMay 2, 2024
Judges at Germany's Federal Constitutional Court dressed in dressed in red robes taking their seats at the court in Karlsruhe, on January 23, 2024

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Germany: How to protect the Supreme Court?

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Law and JusticeFebruary 29, 2024
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What is Germany's debt brake?

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