The German Bundestag has passed a package of measures aimed at safeguarding the rule of law from ‘enemies of democracy,’ particularly targeting radical-right parties like the AfD. The reforms are designed to ensure judicial independence and prevent potential obstruction of…
In an interview, jurist Maximilian Steinbeis emphasizes the critical need for reforms to protect Germany’s Federal Constitutional Court from authoritarian-populist influences. Drawing parallels with challenges faced in countries like Hungary and Poland, he argues for stronger safeguards, such as enshrining…
Germany’s Federal Constitutional Court may soon receive enhanced protections from political influence through amendments to the Basic Law. Lawmakers are concerned about the rise of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) and its potential impact on the judiciary, drawing comparisons…
US President Joe Biden has officially pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, who is facing sentencing for criminal cases related to lying about drug use in a gun purchase and tax evasion. Despite pledging not to interfere, Joe Biden contended that…
A cross-party agreement on protecting Germany’s Federal Constitutional Court could lead to a vote in the Bundestag by the end of 2024, despite ongoing governmental challenges. Key figures, including Marco Buschmann and Carmen Wegge, emphasize the importance of fortifying the…
A family court judge in Weimar, Germany, has been convicted of abusing his authority during the pandemic by illegally suspending COVID-19 measures in local schools. While the Federal Court upheld a suspended prison sentence, the judge was not penalized for…
