Topic of the week: EU and human rights
“We now need to take a really close look”
Federal Government Commissioner Bärbel Kofler explains why human rights are especially threatened by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Global Issues and Law
Human rights, globalization, rights dialogue, humanitarian aid and the UN. Current information and background on global issues and legal.
Topic of the week: EU and human rights
“Many companies have difficulties with transparency”
The former human rights commissioner advises companies on how to respect international social standards.
Strengthening the UN and the Security Council
"Germany is especially committed to the rules-based international order", says UN Ambassador Heusgen.
Halftime assessment in the Security Council
Germany has been a member of the United Nations Security Council for a year now – the Federal Foreign Ministry undertakes a halftime assessment.
North America
“We all want our ideas to be heard”
Open Governance - the Internet enables co-governance for all people, says Beth Simone Noveck.
Germany in Europe
This is where you’ll find out more about the policies, institutions, values and goals of a united Europe.
CIS
How lawyers work in Germany
It involves great responsibility, also for defence lawyers: five facts about being a lawyer in Germany.
How judges in Germany work
Committed only to the law: five facts about the occupation of judge in Germany.
Make women strong
Germany is committed to the equal participation of women not only in the UN Security Council. Three examples.
CIS
How public prosecutors work in Germany
Impartially working for the good of the community: five facts about the job of public prosecutor.
Justice and the Law in Germany
This is where you will find links to current legal literature and legal regulations, general information on jurisdiction, case-law databases and directories for legal professionals.
70 years of the Basic Law
The adoption of the Basic Law on 8 Mai 1949 marked a fresh start for Germany.