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Listen to what Europe has to say! “Europe Talks” is bringing together thousands of Europeans who look at key issues from different perspectives. You can join in, too.

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.

Josef Schuster: A freedom to fight for.

Philosopher Albert Kitzler: The framework for finding your own centre.

Nia Künzer, football world champion and educationalist: We have come a long way, but we still have much to do.

The German Basic Law came into effect in 1949. It was originally designed as a provisional constitution. Five questions and answers.

How do the European Union and Africa work together? Thorsten Clausing is familiar with everyday working practices.

Many people are clearly expressing their belief in the EU prior to the European elections. They know the benefits of Europe, and how they envisage Europe. Three voices.

They range from the bureaucratic monster to a ban on bent cucumbers: five prejudices about the European Union in a fact check.

At a glance: what you need to know about the procedure and the importance of the European elections.

How German artists and scientists are championing the European idea.

Good reasons for a united Europe with shared values: six voices from the fields of culture, the economy and society.