Decisions

Find translated decisions of the Federal Constitutional Court and learn about the effect the Court's decisions have.

  • Decisions search

    The Federal Constitutional Court publishes English translations of important decisions on its website.

  • Selected decisions

    The Federal Constitutional Court provides translations of a selection of landmark decisions in thematic chapters.

  • Decisions published in the Official Digest

    The Official Digest (BVerfGE) is an authorised collection of key decisions of the Federal Constitutional Court.

  • Request copies of decisions

    Copies of decisions and copies for commercial use can be ordered from the Federal Constitutional Court’s mailing department.

  • Effect of decisions

    The decisions of the Federal Constitutional Court are binding on all state institutions. In certain cases, they have the force of law.

  • Preview of decisions

    Every year, the Federal Constitutional Court publishes a list of important cases in which it intends to reach a decision over the course of the year.