World NewsGerman Lawmakers Back Plan to Protect Top Court From ExtremistsGerman Interior Minister Nancy Faeser said she wanted to prevent ‘enemies of democracy’ coming for the ‘independence of the judiciary.’00CopyFacebookXTruthGettrLinkedInTelegramEmailSavePrintAn overview shows German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (C) as he addresses the Bundestag (Lower house of Parliament) in Berlin on Dec. 16, 2024, ahead of a no-confidence vote against him. John Macdougall/ AFP via Getty ImagesOwen Evans12/20/2024|Updated: 12/20/20240:00X 1German lawmakers have approved legislation they say will protect the country’s highest court against “extremist” politicians.The measure was drawn up by the three parties in the governing coalition that collapsed last month and the mainstream conservative opposition.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentOwen EvansAuthorOwen Evans is a UK-based journalist covering a wide range of national stories, with a particular interest in civil liberties and free speech.Author’s Selected ArticlesChina’s Polar Silk Road Reaches Britain Through Russia’s Arctic CorridorNov 02, 2025Labour Loses Welsh Seat After Century as Farage’s Reform Shakes Old LoyaltiesOct 27, 2025French Coastal Town at Heart of Illegal Immigrant Crossings to EnglandOct 19, 2025UK’s Free Speech Union Membership Grows as Arrests Over Online Speech Reach 30 DailyOct 14, 2025
