Bundesverfassungsgericht

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The Federal Constitutional Court ensures that the Basic Law is respected.

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The Federal Constitutional Court consists of two Senates with eight Justices each.

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The Federal Constitutional Court only acts upon application. Explore the most important types of proceedings.

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75th anniversary of the Federal Constitutional Court

The Federal Constitutional Court will celebrate its 75th birthday and looks forward to celebrating with you!

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Decisions

  • Order of 14 April 2026

    1 BvR 2490/24

    Unsuccessful constitutional complaint alleging violation of the right to equality of ‘arms’ due to lack of opportunity to make a submission

  • Order of 24 March 2026

    2 BvL 3/18

    Provision in Baden-Württemberg Higher Education Act imposing a secondary publication obligation is void

  • Order of 21 May 2026

    2 BvR 1096/22,2 BvR 1097/22

    Unsuccessful constitutional complaints challenging criminal law provisions prohibiting the sale, purchase or possession of childlike sex dolls

International relations

The Federal Constitutional Court has close ties to constitutional courts in other countries and to international courts.

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Annual reports

The annual reports provide information on the work of the Court and its Justices, explain the Federal Constitutional Court’s role in the national and international legal order, and summarise statistics as well as important cases.

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