Germany makes its Constitutional Court stronger to protect against authoritarian threats.
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German lawmakers passed a new law to protect their highest court. This law makes it harder for bad politicians to control the court.
Germany looked at other countries like Poland and Hungary as warnings. These countries had problems when their leaders tried to take over their courts.
The new law requires a supermajority vote to change the court's rules. This makes it much harder for one group of politicians to control the court.
Germany's highest court is very important because it makes final decisions about laws. The court has 16 judges who serve for 12 years each.
Some politicians didn't like the new law, but it passed with many votes. The law helps make sure the court stays fair and independent.
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What did German lawmakers pass?
A new law to protect their highest court.
Why did Germany look at Poland and Hungary?
As warnings about problems when leaders tried to take over their courts.
How many judges are in Germany's highest court?
There are 16 judges.
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