Germany’s Constitutional Court. Judgment days

The little-known judges on Germany’s Constitutional Court exert real influence, not only at home but also abroad. Article looks at the role and powers of the Court including its investigation as to whether the Treaty of Lisbon is constitutional in Germany

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