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Politics

Eine Polizistin der Bayerischen Grenzpolizei stoppt ein Fahrzeug mit einem Handzeichen. Asylum law
Migration
Clear rules for migration in Europe
The Common European Asylum System (CEAS) protects those who are suffering persecution, accelerates processing times and steps up action to combat irregular migration.
Hybride Angriffe auf Deutschland nehmen zu. Crime
Propaganda and sabotage
How is German democracy under hybrid attack?
Germany is focusing its attention on the risks posed by information manipulation, cyberattacks and acts of sabotage. Most of the attacks are orchestrated from abroad. 
Protest in Paris zum Gedenken an Jina Mahsa Amini, deren Tod 2022 weltweite Demonstrationen auslöste. Freedom of religion
Society
Why headscarves have such a polarising effect
For some it symbolises oppression, while for others it is an expression of their faith. We explore the most important questions and answers in the headscarf debate in Germany.
Für Deutschland in den Krieg?
Would you go to war for your country?
Should compulsory military service be reintroduced in Germany? Two young people are sharing their views on the issue.
Eine Insel von oben Basic Law
Herrenchiemsee
Pomp and parliamentary democracy
Work on Germany’s Basic Law began in a room of a royal palace fit for fairtytails. You’ll find it on an island in Lake Chiemsee.
xxxEine Frauenskulptur mit Augenbinde und einer Waage in der Hand Basic Law
Constitutional law
Does Germany’s Basic Law need an update?
Almost 80 years old – and still in great shape? Or does the Federal Republic’s most important document need revising?
Das Grundgesetz ist Deutschlands wichtigstes Buch Basic Law
Basic Law
Germany’s most important document
The German Basic Law came into effect in 1949. It was ment to be a provisional constitution. Five questions and answers.
Ein Mann steht vor einer Schulklasse. Basic Law
Education
“I have rights – but so do others”
Why should I care about the Basic Law? A civil-society organisation informs pupils about fundamental rights in everyday life – and where the limits are.
Drei Frauen und ein Mann in roten Roben sitzen an einem Tisch. Basic Law
Federal Constitutional Court
Guardian of the Basic Law
The Federal Constitutional Court will soon be 75 years old. It guards the foundations of German democracy unreservedly.
Bild Democracy
Equality
The mothers of the Basic Law
Only four women contributed to drafting the Basic Law - but they achieved a great deal in terms of equal rights.
Fregattenkapitän Inka von Puttkamer steht vor dem Minenjagdboot „Dillingen“ German navy
Strait of Hormuz
Germany’s minehunter
Sea mines threaten the vital shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz. Naval officer Inka von Puttkamer is preparing Germany’s mine countermeasures response.
Partner in schwierigen Zeiten: Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz (CDU, r.) und Vizekanzler Lars Klingbeil (SPD) Politics
Interim assessment
One year in office: Germany’s government between crises and pressure to reform
In its first twelve months, the federal government has set foreign policy priorities and launched major reform projects in a difficult global environment.

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