Talk:Fundamental rights in the German Constitution

Link to english translation of german basic rights.

The link to the english translation of the german basic rights (http://www.iuscomp.org/gla/statutes/GG.htm) is outdated and now redirects to a different page after a while (http://germanlawarchive.iuscomp.org/) that does no list the basic rights as easily findable. Consider updating the link.

As of 14 August 2023, the page that opens from the link is completely blank and the main domain is, as well. Can we please update the link? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 2001:9E8:21C5:A900:3925:5407:1C5A:167 (talk) 17:58, 14 August 2023 (UTC)

Section "Protection"

Although the Grundgesetz might be changed with a 2/3 majority of the Bundestag, the Fundamental Rights are protected by article 19. Modification on the first 18 articles is only allowed as long as the essential contents remain unchanged.

This is slightly wrong. Article 19 protects the Grundrechte from the restriction by federal laws in their essence. This means the Bundestag can make a federal law, but this law cannot change the articles of the Grundrechte section, for that it needs a constitution changing act. Article 19 protects against enacting laws restricting fundamental rights in a way that is not provided for by the Constitution and no law shall restrict the Grundrechte in their core essence. The 2/3 majority of Bundestag and Bundesrat however can change every article of the Grundrechte section. Article 79 (3) forbids changes of the essential content in article 1 and 20 (not all 20 articles!), this means article 1 and 20 can be changed but the essiential content (Grundsätze der beiden Artikel) must remain. It is a common misconception of many people that the article 1-20 are protected from any change. -92.72.254.145 (talk) 04:17, 11 May 2018 (UTC)