Basic Law of the Federal Republic of Germany 1949, as amended to 2022
Religious Law
  • English
    (1) There shall be no state church.
    … (Constitution of 11 August 1919, Art. 137)
  • German
    (1) Es besteht keine Staatskirche.
    … (Verfassung vom 11. August 1919, Art. 137)
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Basic Law of the Federal Republic of Germany 1949, as amended to 2022 (English). According to Art. 140: “The provisions of Articles 136, 137, 138, 139 and 141 of the German Constitution of 11 August 1919 shall be an integral part of this Basic Law.”

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Basic Law of the Federal Republic of Germany 1949, as amended to 2022 (German).

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Art. 1 on Human dignity, Human rights and Legally binding force of basic rights.
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According to Art. 31: "Federal law shall take precedence over Land law."
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Art. 1 on Human dignity, Human rights and Legally binding force of basic rights.