On April 16, 2026, following a winter break, the Forum Recht Foundation will resume its free city tour, „Law in the City! A Tour of Leipzig.“ So what’s the deal with freedom of assembly? What does the Federal Administrative Court do? And what’s the story behind the „Woyzeck“ case? During the roughly two-hour walk, participants will explore courthouses and… Read More »„Quite urban!“ A tour of Leipzig
What are the responsibilities of the Federal Constitutional Court? How does Germany’s highest court for constitutional matters operate—and what role does it play in democracy and the rule of law? The Forum Recht Foundation’s theme day on Friday, April 17, 2026, offers in-depth insights into the work of the Federal Constitutional Court and is aimed at anyone who wants to explain the law in an accessible way or deepen their understanding of it… Read More »Theme Day on the Federal Constitutional Court | Training for Influencers
With the exhibition „Law—The Rules of Everyday Life,“ the Forum Recht Foundation, in cooperation with the Trier Regional Court, is bringing this topic to the places where people come together: cultural, educational, and judicial venues throughout Germany. From April 29 to May 29, it will be on display at the Trier Regional Court during regular business hours. A quiz invites… Read More »Indoor Exhibition „Law—The Rules of Everyday Life“ in Trier
Together with Federal Constitutional Court Justice Thomas Offenloch, Foundation Director Dr. Cord Brügmann looks ahead to the year 2026: How will the 75th anniversary of the Federal Constitutional Court affect the Court and the Forum Recht Foundation beyond Karlsruhe? How can the Federal Constitutional Court and legal outreach address the recently empirically documented decline in trust in the Federal Constitutional Court? What contribution can the program highlights of the… Read More »"Law in Dialogue" Forum: Insights with Cord Brügmann and Thomas Offenloch
The traveling pop-up exhibition „Law—The Rules of Everyday Life“ will be on display from May 6 to 25, 2026, at Schlossplatz in Karlsruhe. This marks its second appearance here as part of the celebrations marking the 75th anniversary of the Federal Constitutional Court. In the spring of 2025, Karlsruhe was the exhibition’s first stop. About the exhibition „Law –… Read More »„Law—The Rules of Everyday Life“: A pop-up exhibition by the Forum Recht Foundation in Karlsruhe
On Wednesday, May 6, 2026, we invite you to a discussion titled „(In)dependent Judiciary—How Do We Protect Our Courts?“ as part of the „Let’s Talk About Law“ series at our Karlsruhe office. Guaranteeing judicial independence is a fundamental pillar of the rule of law, without which a liberal democracy is inconceivable. Only where judges… Read More »„Let’s Talk About Law“ – The interactive discussion series in Karlsruhe: (In)dependent Judiciary – How Do We Protect Our Courts?
To celebrate Europe Day, the foundation is hosting a special edition of „Recht stadtlich!“ in Karlsruhe on Saturday, May 9, at 11:00 a.m., focusing on Europe and European law. During the walking tour, participants will learn who is legally responsible for what in Europe and how European law relates to our everyday lives. More… Read More »„Quite Urban!“ A Tour of Karlsruhe – Europe Edition
For the past two years, the Forum Recht Foundation has been offering its popular „Recht stadtlich“ walking tour in Karlsruhe. On the Federal Constitutional Court’s Open House, it’s offering two short tours, each lasting about an hour. So if you’ve always wanted to know why the Constitutional Court is located in Karlsruhe, what bees have to do with the Civil Code, or the… Read More »„Truly Urban!“ – Special Event: Short City Tours During the Federal Constitutional Court’s Open House
