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Stewing Conflict Between German High Court and the EU Could Boil Over - Uli Deck / PICTURE ALLIANCE / DPA

Legal Loggerheads Stewing Conflict Between German High Court and the EU Could Boil Over

The European Union's highest court and Germany's Constitutional Court are facing off over which institution has the last say when it comes to major political issues. The government in Berlin is desperately trying to play down the severity of the conflict. By Markus Becker, Sophie Garbe, Ralf Neukirch und Christian Reiermann

Is Germany's High Court Anti-European? - Uwe Anspach / DPA

Drifting into Politics Is Germany's High Court Anti-European?

Germany's Federal Constitutional Court is one of the country's most formidable institutions. Yet recently it has faced criticism for its rulings on the euro and European unification. Have its justices crossed the line between jurisprudence and politics? Von SPIEGEL Staff

What German Court Ruling Means for the Euro - RALF STOCKHOFF/ REUTERS

Europe or Democracy? What German Court Ruling Means for the Euro

Germany's Constitutional Court ruling last Friday marks a significant escalation in efforts to rein in the European Central Bank. The ruling's message? Either the European Court of Justice has to stop bond purchases or German justices will. Von SPIEGEL Staff

High Court Skeptical of ECB Bond Buys - RALF STOCKHOFF/ REUTERS

Crisis Course High Court Skeptical of ECB Bond Buys

Germany's high court on Tuesday made clear that it was skeptical of the ECB's program to buy unlimited quantities of sovereign bonds from struggling euro-zone member states. It could strike down the most successful tool in combating the crisis. Von Stefan Kaiser

Gay Adoption Debate Flusters Conservatives - Michael Löwa/ dpa

Vater and Vater Gay Adoption Debate Flusters Conservatives

Last week, Germany's high court granted tax equality to gay couples. Now, conservatives fear the ensuing debate over what many consider the untouchable last bastion of conservative values: full adoption rights for same-sex couples. Von Melanie Amann, Dietmar Hipp und Peter Müller

High Court Considers ECB Bond Buys - KAI PFAFFENBACH/ REUTERS

Decisive Days for Euro High Court Considers ECB Bond Buys

Germany's highest court is currently reviewing the European Central Bank's controversial bond-buying program to shore up euro-zone crisis countries. A decision in Karlsruhe could determine the common currency's fate. Von Melanie Amann, Thomas Darnstädt und Dietmar Hipp

Government to Expedite Same-Sex Tax Law - LEON NEAL/ AFP

Gay Rights Government to Expedite Same-Sex Tax Law

On Thursday, Germany's high court ruled that tax benefits available to heterosexual married couples must be extended to gay pairs as well. Merkel's conservatives say they will quickly comply. But the party is still opposed to additional rights for same-sex unions.

Germany Grants Tax Equality to Gay Couples - Jens Ressing/ dpa

High Court Ruling Germany Grants Tax Equality to Gay Couples

Gay and lesbian couples in civil unions should have the same joint tax filing rights as married heterosexual couples, Germany's highest court ruled Thursday, dealing a blow to Chancellor Merkel's conservatives.

'You Can't Outlaw Stupidity' of the Far-Right - dapd

World From Berlin 'You Can't Outlaw Stupidity' of the Far-Right

The German government is taking a back seat on attempts to outlaw the right-wing extremist National Democratic Party, letting Germany's 16 states make their case at the nation's highest court alone. Editorialists support the decision, saying right-wing extremism must be fought at the ballot box.

German Conservatives Change Course on Gay Marriage - Jose Jacome/ dpa

World from Berlin German Conservatives Change Course on Gay Marriage

Chancellor Angela Merkel's Christian Democrats are rapidly changing their approach on same-sex marriage rights and are considering extending marital tax benefits. But some German conservatives remain opposed. Commentators on Monday say the debate could hurt the party in fall elections.

Gay Adoption Ruling A Wake-Up Call for Merkel - Michael Löwa/ picture alliance / dpa

The World From Berlin Gay Adoption Ruling A Wake-Up Call for Merkel

Germany's top court on Tuesday ruled gay people should be allowed to adopt a child already adopted by their partner. The decision won't affect many people, but it's a signal that Berlin must do more to boost the legal rights of gay couples. Media commentators say it's high time that Chancellor Angela Merkel's government accepted the realities of modern society.

High Court Takes On Same-Sex Adoption - Michael Löwa/ picture alliance / dpa

Anka's Two Mommies High Court Takes On Same-Sex Adoption

Gays and lesbians have the right to adopt children in Germany -- but not as a couple. The country's highest court is set to review the issue on Tuesday, and its results will ultimately impact the question of legal equality for same-sex unions. Von Dietmar Hipp

'The NPD Has No Need for Legal Protection' - dapd

Banning Germany's Far Right 'The NPD Has No Need for Legal Protection'

In an effort to preempt a ban on its existence, Germany's far-right NPD party has taken the unusual step of asking the country's high court to confirm its constitutionality. The request isn't likely to be taken seriously, legal expert Martin Morlok explains.

German Parties Offer Rival Interpretations of Euro Ruling - Florian Kleinschmidt/ dpa

Unlimited Liability German Parties Offer Rival Interpretations of Euro Ruling

The German government is pleased with the recent decision by the country's Constitutional Court that gave the green light to ratify the permanent euro bailout fund. But the celebration may be premature. Some of the conditions set by the court could prove prickly for the government and its final ruling on the case could come with unpleasant surprises. Von SPIEGEL Staff

'Everyone Wants Our Money' - dapd

Bavarian Finance Minister Markus Söder 'Everyone Wants Our Money'

Germany's Constitutional Court cleared the way for the country to ratify the permanent euro rescue fund, the ESM, in a closely watched ruling last week. In a SPIEGEL interview, Bavarian Finance Minister Markus Söder expresses his concerns about the decision and calls for Germany's central bank to be given new supervisory powers.

Euro Ruling Not as Simple as It Seems - THOMAS KIENZLE/ AFP

Triumph in Defeat Euro Ruling Not as Simple as It Seems

The winners and losers in Wednesday's ruling on the permanent euro bailout fund by Germany's highest court may appear clear cut, but the decision is more complicated than it seems. Before the European Stability Mechanism can be ratified, the German government must answer complicated legal questions. Von Dietmar Hipp

'The ECB Wields the Baton, Not Karlsruhe' - Matthias Hangst/ Getty Images

The World from Berlin 'The ECB Wields the Baton, Not Karlsruhe'

With the green light now given for ratification of the European Stability Mechanism, euro-zone leaders appear to be a step closer to saving the common currency. But many German newspaper editorialists see faults in the ruling by the Constitutional Court and warn that a major new fight is brewing over the European Central Bank's role in efforts to save the euro.

European Leaders Have New Weapons to Save Euro - Jochen Lübke/ dpa

ESM and ECB European Leaders Have New Weapons to Save Euro

The Constitutional Court's ruling on the ESM has provided relief to markets and European leaders. With the bailout fund and the ECB's bond-buying program, the euro zone now has an impressive arsenal of weapons at its disposal. Politicians will soon be turning their attention to the next major project: a European banking union. Von Carsten Volkery

Ruling Shows Court's Weakness in EU Matters - Uli Deck/ dpa

Ceding Power Ruling Shows Court's Weakness in EU Matters

The ruling on Wednesday by the Federal Constitutional Court on the euro bailout fund makes one thing very clear: The Karlsruhe-based institution will not stop European integration because it can't. The justices have created expectations among the people that they are no longer able to fulfill. Von Thomas Darnstädt

'Germany Has to Accept More Redistribution' - A1809 epa ansa/ dpa

Economist Straubhaar on the ESM 'Germany Has to Accept More Redistribution'

Does the introduction of the ESM bailout fund mean Europe is turning into a transfer union? Economist Thomas Straubhaar argues that it is -- and that it's a good thing. In a SPIEGEL ONLINE interview, he says that Germany will have to get used to sharing its prosperity with other countries.

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