A conflict over borrowing limits led to the collapse of Germany's government in autumn. The rules are enshrined in the Basic Law, Germany's constitution, and apply-- with minor differences-- both ...

Renowned legal scholar Ulrich Battis told DW: "The ban is clearly defined: Article 21 of the Basic Law [Germany's constitution] provides the possibility for this from the outset.

Researchers say a far-right social media campaign — that painted a respected law professor as extremist — caused the ...

German bishops have lauded their country’s constitution as a beacon of freedom as the nation commemorates the 75th anniversary of the Grundgesetz, or Basic Law.