Reflecting on 75 Years of Germany's Constitutional Court Through a Journalist's Lens

Starting as a rookie reporter in Karlsruhe in 1994, the writer learned that the court does not distribute press faxes, forcing journalists to collect decisions in person each morning. Over more than 30 years, he observed heated rulings, secretive meetings and symbolic public gestures, illustrating the court’s quiet yet pivotal guardianship of German democracy. The piece blends personal anecdotes with a broader appreciation of the institution’s enduring influence.