This contribution is the extended version of Thomas Giegerich’s welcome remarks opening an introductory course to U.S. law in Saarbrücken. It reflects on the enduring transatlantic significance of the rule of law and the deep influence of U.S. constitutional ideas on German constitutional thinking. With the United States approaching the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in 2026, it asks what is at stake for constitutional democracy today.
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Rule of Law in German and European Foreign Policy: The Use of Rule-of-Law Clauses in International Treaties
This Saar Brief explores how Germany and the EU use “rule-of-law clauses” in international agreements as foreign policy tools, linking them to EU treaties and Germany’s Basic Law. Drawing on case studies such as EU–Ukraine, EU–Moldova, EU–Israel, and CETA, it shows a preference for political over legal enforcement. The author calls for faster enforcement.
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