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Basic Law 1949 | Article 1
The Basic Law for the Federal Republic of Germany (1949) is the country’s constitutional foundation. It was adopted after World War II, during a time when Germany needed to rebuild trust, democracy, and respect for human rights. At the heart of this document is Article 1 , which declares that human dignity is inviolable. This article sets the tone for all other laws in Germany and places human rights at the highest level of constitutional protection. More than just symbolic,
Dec 25, 20254 min read


Basic Law 1949 | Article 2
The Basic Law for the Federal Republic of Germany (1949) is more than a constitution—it is the safeguard of democracy and individual freedom. After Article 1 places human dignity at the highest level, Article 2 builds upon it by guaranteeing personal freedoms and general rights . It protects liberty, development of personality, and the right to life and physical integrity. At the same time, it sets clear limits: freedom must respect the rights of others, the constitutional o
Dec 25, 20254 min read
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