Politics

It is about nothing less than the fundamental trust of the population in the legality of elections, which is jeopardized by constant looking away and trivialization. Anyone who ignores these problems or dismisses them as a conspiracy theory is wearing... [...]

Modern electoral systems emphasize the claim of free and equal choices, but many people find the actual choices to be limited. The blocking clause means that votes for smaller political forces are not included in the parliamentary composition, which... [...]

The state's duty of neutrality is not only a fundamental law principle, but also a prerequisite for the development of a living and pluralistic society. It ensures that the state stays out of the opinions of the citizens and that no... [...]

Something is beginning to grow in the communities that has long been forgotten in the capital's offices: the trust between citizens and representatives, which is based on real encounters and practical experience. It's no coincidence that more and more... [...]

The legitimacy of democracy is no longer a matter of course today, but is in an extremely critical situation. Not only is trust in democratic principles dwindling, but also the actual functioning and efficiency of the political... [...]

Committees of inquiry should be a symbol of democracy, a tool of control that brings power to a limited extent and brings truth to light. But behind this facade, a sobering picture emerges. Instead of enlightenment, staging is created, instead of consequence, it follows... [...]

Die moderne Politikgestaltung befindet sich in ständiger Spannung zwischen öffentlicher Wahrnehmung und tatsächlicher Regierungspraxis. Entscheidungsträger sehen sich häufig der Herausforderung gegenüber, ihre Distanz zum gewöhnlichen Leben der Bevölkerung zu überbrücken. Um diese Kluft zu verschleiern,… [...]

The highest state office in the Federal Republic of Germany is repeatedly the focus of fundamental discussions. Various voices from politics and society regularly question the meaning and necessity of this institution. The theoretical arguments against... [...]

Wer sich mit dem Gedanken befasst, dem eigenen Staat mit einem extrem scharfen rechtlichen Mittel entgegenzutreten, bewegt sich auf sehr dünnem Eis, denn hier geht es nicht um Verwaltung, sondern um Gewaltbereitschaft in Staatsform. Bereits… [...]

A critical consideration of the five percent hurdle begins with the open admission that this instrument of suffocation is far more than a technical detail that could be dealt with on the side. It acts like a filter that pretends order... [...]