70 years of the Basic Law
The Federal Republic of Germany and its constitution are celebrating a jubilee: facts about the Basic Law and an overview of 70 years of German history.
70 years of the Basic Law
The adoption of the Basic Law on 8 Mai 1949 marked a fresh start for Germany.
Germany’s most important book
The German Basic Law came into effect in 1949. It was originally designed as a provisional constitution. Five questions and answers.
Article 1: Human dignity
Nia Künzer, football world champion and educationalist: We have come a long way, but we still have much to do.
Article 14: Property and the right of inheritance shall be guaranteed.
The director Harald Siebler, the producer of a film about the constitution, explains why responsibility comes with ownership.
Greens want to write sexual identity into Basic Law UT
The Greens want to include sexual identity in the Basic Law article against discrimination. This is to become part of a nationwide "Action Plan for Sexual and Gender Diversity".
Article 10: Privacy of correspondence, posts and telecommunications
The law student Pauline Gihr: So that thoughts can remain free even in times of digital communication.
Quiz
30 German years: 1950 – 1980
From the German Economic Miracle to RAF Terrorism: Three German decenniums. An overview.
Germany in the 2010s
The current decade at a glance: these are the topics and events that have affected people in Germany.
