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75 years of Germany's Basic Law: Cornerstone of democracy

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Hannah Hummel | Andreas Kirchhoff
May 19, 2024

The German parliament convenes in the Reichstag. All of its legislation must follow the Basic Law. In 2024, the constitution turns 75.

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