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Find translated decisions of the Federal Constitutional Court and learn about the effect the Court's decisions have.
The Federal Constitutional Court publishes English translations of important decisions on its website.
The Federal Constitutional Court provides translations of a selection of landmark decisions in thematic chapters.
The Official Digest (BVerfGE) is an authorised collection of key decisions of the Federal Constitutional Court.
Copies of decisions and copies for commercial use can be ordered from the Federal Constitutional Court’s mailing department.
The decisions of the Federal Constitutional Court are binding on all state institutions. In certain cases, they have the force of law.
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.