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Our events offer different perspectives on the topics of law and the rule of law—whether through panel discussions, discussion and film evenings, book presentations, or artistic formats and activities. Read more about this in our annual program!

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    „Let’s Talk About Law“ – The Interactive Discussion Series: Who Pays? Who Receives? – How Our Tax Law Works

    „Let’s Talk About Law“ – The interactive discussion series in Leipzig
    Stiftung Forum Recht 20 Universitätsstraße, Leipzig

    With a new edition of the interactive discussion series „Let’s Talk About Law,“ the program is now kicking off its new season at the Leipzig location of the Forum Recht Foundation. On Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., the discussion will focus on a topic that permeates everyone’s daily life: taxes. From value-added tax to inheritance tax to… Read More »„Let’s Talk About Law“ – The Interactive Discussion Series: Who Pays? Who Receives? – How Our Tax Law Works

  • The Federal Administrative Court; in front of it stands a woman in a summer dress holding a bright orange umbrella that reads "Recht stadtlich.".

    „Quite urban!“ A tour of Leipzig

    „Quite urban!“ A tour of Leipzig
    Federal Administrative Court 1 Simsonplatz, Leipzig

    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

  • Cube-shaped elements from the indoor exhibition "Law: The Rules of Everyday Life," featuring people interacting with them.

    Indoor Exhibition „Law—The Rules of Everyday Life“ in Trier

    Indoor Exhibition „Law—The Rules of Everyday Life“ in Trier
    Trier Regional Court Justizstraße 2–6, Trier

    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

  • „Let’s Talk About Law“ – The interactive discussion series in Karlsruhe: (In)dependent Judiciary – How Do We Protect Our Courts?

    „Let’s Talk About Law“ – The interactive discussion series in Karlsruhe
    Stiftung Forum Recht Karlstraße 45 A, Karlsruhe, Germany

    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?

  • A large group of visitors on a guided tour organized by the Forum Recht Foundation in Karlsruhe's Palace Park.

    „Quite Urban!“ A Tour of Karlsruhe – Europe Edition

    "Quite urban!" A tour through Karlsruhe
    Karlsruhe Tourist Information, Kaiserstrasse 72-74, Karlsruhe

    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

  • The entrance area of the Federal Constitutional Court in Karlsruhe

    „Truly Urban!“ – Special Event: Short City Tours During the Federal Constitutional Court’s Open House

    „Quite urban!“ Short city tours during the Federal Constitutional Court’s Open House
    Federal Constitutional Court Palace District 3, Karlsruhe

    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

  • The entrance area of the Federal Constitutional Court in Karlsruhe

    „Truly Urban!“ – Special Event: Short City Tours During the Federal Constitutional Court’s Open House

    „Quite urban!“ Short city tours during the Federal Constitutional Court’s Open House
    Federal Constitutional Court Palace District 3, Karlsruhe

    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

  • A young woman in a summer dress is walking toward the Federal Administrative Court in Leipzig at the back of a group carrying an orange parasol.

    „Quite Urban!“ A Tour of Leipzig – Special Edition: The History of Democracy

    „Quite urban!“ A tour of Leipzig
    Federal Administrative Court 1 Simsonplatz, Leipzig

    As a special event to mark the 77th anniversary of the Basic Law, the Forum Recht Foundation is offering a city tour in cooperation with the Places of German Democratic History Foundation on Thursday, May 21, at 5:00 p.m. and on Saturday, May 23, at 11:00 a.m. In addition to the usual look at various facets of the law, the tour will focus in particular on German democracy… Read More »„Quite Urban!“ A Tour of Leipzig – Special Edition: The History of Democracy