At the 75th anniversary of the Federal Constitutional Court in Karlsruhe, Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier acknowledged the concerns of many citizens about democracy and emphasized the indispensable role of the court.
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The Federal Constitutional Court is celebrating its 75th anniversary in Karlsruhe.
Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier believes that the concerns of many people in Germany about democracy and the rule of law are understandable. “You are worried about the strengthening of forces on the political fringes that discredit and question both democracy and the rule of law as the “system,” said Steinmeier at a ceremony to mark the 75th anniversary of Germany's highest court in Karlsruhe.
That's why he says: "The Basic Law applies - it applies to everyone and in all German states." The court makes a decisive contribution to ensuring that it applies, is observed and enforced. “A strong Federal Constitutional Court is an important part of the resilience of our democracy,” said the Federal President.

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