Trust in the German Constitutional Court is eroding — how can this be stopped?

October 2, 2026 · 9:53 am 4 sources

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• Germany news: Reform row raises fears for Merz's coalition
  Deutsche Welle · October 2, 2026 09:53
  Germany's conservatives are dialing up the pressure on their center-left partners ahead of crunch talks next week. Meanwhile, Volkswagen's latest cost-cutting push has triggered a furious response. DW has the latest.
• Germany news: Left Party sues economy minister at top court
  Deutsche Welle · October 5, 2026 07:32
  The Left Party is taking a case over remarks by the CDU's Katherina Reiche to the Constitutional Court. The coalition could face a new row over working hours reforms. DW has more.
• Germany news: Spy chief warns Russia conflict risk growing
  Deutsche Welle · October 5, 2026 12:33
  Moscow is already waging a "shadow war" against Europe, the head of Germany's foreign intelligence service says. The Left Party is taking a case over remarks by the CDU's Katherina Reiche to a top court. DW has more.
• Trust in the German Constitutional Court is eroding — how can this be stopped?
  Deutsche Welle · October 5, 2026 14:03
  Germany's top court, which turned 75 this year, is losing the population's trust, surveys show. Some say reforms in the way it picks candidates would help, to also accept candidates nominated by the far-right AfD.