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Constitutional Safeguards Against the Misuse of Emergency Powers

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In Germany's Basic Law, the state of emergency (Notstand) is not only time-limited but also requires prior approval by the Bundestag, and certain fundamental rights cannot be restricted even then.

Why this is interesting

We trust our leaders to act decisively in a crisis—but how do we stop them from using that trust to never give power back?