Laws, courts and authorities
GG
Abbreviation for Grundgesetz
In short and in plain language
The GG is the Basic Law, the constitution of Germany.
It protects the basic rights of people.
It also sets out how a law is made. The Bundestag and the Bundesrat take part in this.
Definition
The GG is the Basic Law, the constitution of the Federal Republic of Germany. It contains the fundamental rights and sets out how laws are passed, including the roles of the Bundesrat and the Bundestag.