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The Brazilian Supreme Court, federal government, and National Congress are discussing a possible adjustment of the constitutional salary ceiling to offset the elimination of additional payments for public servants.

The Brazilian Supreme Federal Court is currently considering decisions that address the limitations on the remuneration of public servants, a topic that has been under debate for over 60 years.

The Cologne Administrative Court has ruled that the fate of the AfD party will ultimately be decided by the voters or constitutional authorities rather than the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution, which recently suffered a setback in court.

German Green Party politician Till Steffen expresses confidence that the Federal Constitutional Court will approach the AfD prohibition proceedings differently than a recent Cologne ruling.

The Federal Constitutional Court in Germany has overturned two rulings that classified statements as insults, underscoring the role of strong criticisms of public officials in political discourse.

The city of Munich is seeking to challenge a Bavarian law that prohibits a bed tax for tourists in hopes of generating additional revenue.

The article discusses Germany's 'Rent Brake' law, which limits how much landlords can increase rents in areas with tight housing markets, and notes its recent approval by the Federal Constitutional Court.

Minister Flávio Dino of the Supreme Federal Court of Brazil has prohibited the enactment of new laws allowing salaries or indemnities that surpass the constitutional ceiling.

The German Federal Constitutional Court upheld Berlin's rent cap, causing confusion among economists who argue that such measures may reduce housing availability.

A Berlin property owner has failed in her constitutional complaint against the rent cap regulation at Germany's Federal Constitutional Court.

Iraq is facing a constitutional crisis as the election for a new president stalls due to a deadlock between the main parties in the Kurdistan region, prompting parliamentary leaders to seek clarification from the Federal Supreme Court regarding the legitimacy of the current president's ongoing role.

Adriana Ventura, a deputy from the Novo party, has proposed a constitutional amendment in Brazil to establish an ethics code for members of the Supreme Federal Court (STF).

The article explains the structure and function of the Federal Constitutional Court of Germany, focusing on the role of its chambers and a recent ruling regarding a constitutional complaint.

A Palestinian's legal bid to prevent German arms sales to Israel was rejected by the German Federal Constitutional Court.

Germany's Federal Constitutional Court declined to challenge arms exports to Israel, citing foreign policy discretion despite a lawsuit from a Palestinian claiming his life is endangered by these exports.

A Palestinian's lawsuit challenging Germany's approval of arms exports to Israel was deemed inadmissible by the Federal Constitutional Court.

The Federal Constitutional Court of Germany has dismissed a Palestinian man's attempt to challenge government permits for arms exports to Israel.

The AfD's attempt to claim a Bundestag meeting room was rejected by Germany's Federal Constitutional Court, emphasizing their interpretation of constitutional law.

The BSW is appealing to the Federal Constitutional Court for a recount of the last Bundestag election, claiming errors in the vote counting process.

One year after the Bundestag election, the Alliance of Sahra Wagenknecht is appealing to the Federal Constitutional Court to seek a recount in order to gain a seat in Parliament.

Minister Flávio Dino of the Supreme Federal Court suspended additional payments across the three powers, allowing only indemnity payments explicitly established by law to remain outside the constitutional limit.

The AfD faction has failed in its legal challenge for the second-largest meeting room in the Bundestag, as the Federal Constitutional Court ruled against them in favor of the SPD faction.

The Federal Constitutional Court has ruled that the SPD is permitted to continue using the Otto Wels Hall in the Bundestag despite the AfD's claims to greater space.

The Federal Constitutional Court has ruled that the SPD can continue to use the Otto-Wels Hall in the Bundestag, amid a dispute over access to the space by the AfD faction.

The Federal Constitutional Court ruled that the AfD parliamentary group does not have a right to claim the Otto-Wels room, allowing the SPD faction to continue using it.

The AfD suffered a defeat in Karlsruhe as their lawsuit for the allocation of the Otto Wels Hall was rejected by the Federal Constitutional Court, which found no violation of parliamentary rights, leaving the room with the SPD.

The German Federal Constitutional Court calls for a significant salary increase for public servants, raising questions about current compensation for teachers, judges, and police officers, as well as their retirement benefits.

Ann-Katrin Kaufhold discusses her new role as Vice President of the Federal Constitutional Court and reflects on her busy summer and the process of appointing judges.

The Federal Constitutional Court is set to rule in 2026 on the constitutionality of the current inheritance tax laws, as concerns arise regarding the exemption needs assessment rule which allows wealthy individuals to appear less wealthy for tax purposes.

The EU imposes sanctions on individuals for 'pro-Russian' expressions, which a constitutional law professor argues violate multiple rule of law principles and contradict a ruling by the Federal Constitutional Court.

The SPD is set to propose higher inheritance taxes following a ruling by the Federal Constitutional Court as part of ongoing domestic political reforms.

The SPD aims to introduce a reform proposal to tax extremely high inheritances more fairly, balancing this with protections for business assets following a ruling by the Federal Constitutional Court.

The article discusses how the Federal Constitutional Court of Germany adheres strictly to legal arguments, often appearing indifferent to the societal implications of its rulings, exemplified by its decision on triage.