BERLIN (AP) — German lawmakers have approved legislation designed to protect the country’s highest court against possible future manipulation or obstruction by authoritarian or extremist politicians. Officials have cited experiences in Poland, Hungary and elsewhere as illustrating the need to bolster the Federal Constitutional Court. The measure was drawn up by the three parties in the governing coalition that collapsed last month and the mainst…

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Parlamentul Germaniei votează o lege pentru a proteja Curtea Constituţională de influenţe politice

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German parliament votes on law to protect Constitutional Court from political influence

German lawmakers have approved legislation designed to protect the country’s highest court against possible future manipulation or obstruction by authoritarian or extremist politicians

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BERLIN - Germany's lower house of parliament approved legislation on Thursday to safeguard the top court from political interference, a response to concerns about possible attempts by populist parties to weaken the body.

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In order to protect the Federal Constitutional Court, the Bundestag voted for an amendment to the Basic Law. This is intended to ensure the independence of the court.

Um das Bundesverfassungsgericht zu schützen, hat der Bundestag für eine Grundgesetzänderung gestimmt. So soll die Unabhängigkeit des Gerichts sichergestellt werden.

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BERLIN (AP) — German lawmakers on Thursday approved legislation designed to protect the country’s highest court against possible future manipulation or obstruction by authoritarian or extremist politicians. Officials have cited experiences in Poland, Hungary and elsewhere as illustrating the need to bolster the Federal Constitutional Court. The measure was drawn up by the three parties in the governing coalition that collapsed last month and the…

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Faced with the growth of the extreme right, SPD, CDU, FDP, and Greens approve legislation to prevent “political interference” in Germany's highest judicial body.

Perante o crescimento da extrema-direita, SPD, CDU, FDP e Verdes aprovam legislação para impedir “interferência política” na mais alta instância judicial da Alemanha.

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With a large majority, the Bundestag approves a reform that is intended to protect the Federal Constitutional Court from influence and blockade. Only the AfD and BSW are not convinced by this.

Mit breiter Mehrheit billigt der Bundestag eine Reform, die das Bundesverfassungsgericht vor Einflussnahme und Blockade schützen soll. Nur AfD und BSW sind davon nicht überzeugt.

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Bundestag passes reform to protect the Federal Constitutional Court

The Bundestag is debating today a reform that is intended to better protect the Constitutional Court from the access of possible enemies of the constitution. What the change is about and what gaps it has.

Der Bundestag debattiert heute über eine Reform, mit der das Verfassungsgericht besser vor dem Zugriff möglicher Verfassungsfeinde geschützt werden soll. Worum es bei der Änderung geht und welche Lücken sie hat.

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Guidelines for the structure and working methods of the Federal Constitutional Court will be included in the Basic Law. The Bundestag can agree on this. This is intended to avoid future blockages of courts such as in Poland or Hungary.

Vorgaben zur Struktur und Arbeitsweise des Bundesverfassungsgerichts werden ins Grundgesetz aufgenommen. Darauf kann sich der Bundestag verständigen. So will man künftig Blockaden von Gerichten wie in Polen oder Ungarn vermeiden.

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Amendment to the Basic Law passed: Bundestag votes to strengthen the Constitutional Court

Government and opposition parties have agreed on a reform to better protect the Federal Constitutional Court. This will ensure that the highest court remains functional even in politically turbulent times.

Regierungs- sowie Oppositionsparteien haben eine Reform zum besseren Schutz des Bundesverfassungsgerichts beschlossen. Damit soll das oberste Gericht auch in politisch stürmischen Zeiten funktionsfähig bleiben.

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