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Czerulf: Is democracy in a crisis? (Part 2 – The constitution)

"Das Grundgesetz" is Germany's constitution since 1949

“Das Grundgesetz” is Germany’s constitution since 1949

Last Wednesday – in part 1 – I kicked off with some general considerations: the origins of democracy and five fundamental conditions that a functioning democratic system needs to meet. First point on the list: The constitution. I will take Germany as an example, which means that I have to cover about 650 years of history. Lots of stuff but I will try to make it as short and crisp as I possibly can. Continue reading

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