With the exhibition „Law—The Rules of Everyday Life,“ the Forum Recht Foundation brings the topic of law to places where people come together: cultural, educational, and judicial venues throughout Germany. On October 2 and 3, 2026, the interactive exhibition will be on display at the Bürgerhaus Weserterassen in cooperation with Bremen’s Senator for Justice and Constitutional Affairs.
What goes on behind the scenes at European and international institutions? Who works there—and how are the laws that shape our daily lives created? From Saturday, October 17, through Sunday, October 25, 2026, the Forum Recht Foundation will be organizing a study tour on the topic of „International and European Law.“ The tour will visit key institutions and offer insights into… Read More »Study Tour: „International Law“
Language is a central component of law and the rule of law—and at the same time, a potential obstacle on the path to a fair trial. As part of the exhibition „One Trial—Four Languages,“ the Forum Recht Foundation invites you to a discussion on November 4, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., focusing on the importance of language and interpretation for the law and… Read More »Understanding in Court: The Importance of Language for a Fair Trial
The interactive discussion series „Let’s Talk About Law“ kicks off on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. and will take place for the first time at the Federal Administrative Court in Leipzig. This time, the focus will be on a specific case considered one of the most complex and challenging in recent German history: „The Fehmarn Belt Tunnel: Permits, Court Proceedings, and Cross-Border Issues—How a European…” Read More »The Fehmarn Belt Tunnel: Permits, Court Battles, and Cross-Border Negotiations—How a Major European Project Was Legally Secured
Who is legally considered the parent of a child in Germany is still strongly influenced by traditional notions of family and parenthood. The right of descent is largely based on the heteronormative two-parent model. Rainbow families and trans*, intersex and non-binary parents are thus discriminated against. Their family life is often characterized by legal uncertainties. What could a right of descent look like that ensures equal rights for all families regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity or expression?… Read More »Family, parenthood, law? Queer perspectives on the right to descent
