Calendar

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!

  • Open House at the Federal Administrative Court in Leipzig

    Federal Administrative Court, 1 Simsonplatz, Leipzig

    On Saturday, September 7, 2024, the Federal Administrative Court in Leipzig will open its doors and offer fascinating insights into its work under the theme „Working for the Rule of Law.“ A guided tour will take visitors through large parts of the courthouse and provide a glimpse into the work of the judges. Areas of the building that are not normally open to the public will also be accessible. For example… Read More »Open House at the Federal Administrative Court in Leipzig

  • Between the Nazi Past and the Cold War: Implications of the Study on the Federal Prosecutor's Office

    Federal Administrative Court, 1 Simsonplatz, Leipzig

    Book Presentation and Discussion: Political beliefs are a private matter. Especially within the judiciary, the law and the principle of independence take precedence over everything else. But what if personal beliefs have professional consequences? In their 2021 study „State Security During the Cold War: The Federal Prosecutor’s Office Between the Nazi Past, the Spiegel Affair, and the RAF,“ Christoph Safferling and Friedrich Kießling provide insight into… Read More »Between the Nazi Past and the Cold War: Implications of the Study on the Federal Prosecutor's Office