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Theme Day on the Federal Constitutional Court | Training for Influencers

Venue

Federal Constitutional Court
Castle District 3
Karlsruhe 76131

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 Theme Day hosted by the Forum Recht Foundation on Friday, April 17, 2026, offers in-depth insights into the work of the Federal Constitutional Court and is intended for anyone who wishes to explain the law in an accessible way or gain a deeper understanding of it.

Insights into Germany's Highest Constitutional Court

On the occasion of the 75th Anniversary of the Federal Constitutional Court The first theme day of the Forum Recht Foundation this year is dedicated to the Federal Constitutional Court of the Federal Republic of Germany. The one-day training program combines a Visit to the Federal Constitutional Court with a Practical Discussion and Specialized presentations and a workshop.

After visiting the courthouse together and speaking with a a person practicing law at the Federal Constitutional Court This afternoon, key questions will be explored in depth at the Forum Recht Foundation: What are the responsibilities of the Federal Constitutional Court? What challenges does it face today? And what significance does its case law have for politics, society, and people’s daily lives?

The Theme Days Organized by the Forum Recht Foundation These are one-day training sessions focused on legal education. They combine visits to sites associated with the rule of law with expert presentations, practical discussions, and dialogue-oriented workshop formats. The goal is to make the law and the rule of law understandable, tangible, and open to discussion.

Info at a glance

Date: Friday, April 17, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. – approx. 4:00 p.m. (subject to change)

Meeting point:
Right in front of the Federal Constitutional Court
Schloßbezirk 3, 76131 Karlsruhe

Additional venue:
Stiftung Forum Recht
45A Karlstraße, 76133 Karlsruhe

Getting There:
Participants are responsible for their own travel to and from the event. No travel expense subsidy can be provided.

Target audience:
This training program is intended for:
Educators (schools, civic education programs, adult education centers, other educational institutions), individuals working in the social sector (e.g., volunteer youth leaders, social workers),
Journalists and individuals with a professional interest in the subject (e.g., lay judges)

Registration and Participation

Registration:
Registration was open until through March 17, 2026 You can register using the registration form on the Forum Recht Foundation's website. The training session is fully booked.

Number of participants:
Limited to 25 people

Costs:
Participation is free of charge. You are responsible for paying for your own lunch.

For more information about the day's program: Website of the Forum Recht Foundation's Mediation Service