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Germany's Basic Law
The Basic Law is the Federal Republic of Germany's constitution, which came into effect in May 1949.
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Reports & Analysis
Germany moves to protect top court against far right
Germany moves to protect top court against far right
As far-right populists gain ground in Germany, the Bundestag has now voted to protect Germany's Constitutional Court.
What next for Germany after government collapse? A timeline
What next for Germany after government collapse? A timeline
With the collapse of the fractious governing coalition, Germany faces an early election. DW explains the next steps.
What is Germany's debt brake?
What is Germany's debt brake?
Germany's government reportedly collapsed because of differences over a borrowing ban called the debt brake. What is it?
LGBTQ+ rights in Germany: Protected in the constitution?
LGBTQ+ rights in Germany: Protected in the constitution?
Germany wants to add the protection of sexual identity into the constitution, but conservative lawmakers are opposed.
Top German court finds fault with electoral law reform
Top German court finds fault with electoral law reform
Germany's Constitutional Court says parts of a reform to limit the size of the Bundestag is partly unconstitutional.
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.
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In the spotlight
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.
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.
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