Germany moves to bar 'extremists' as volunteer lay judges

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2026-10-10

Berlin (dpa) - German Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig is seeking amendments to current legislation to ensure that volunteer judges demonstrate a clear loyalty to the country's constitution and to prevent extremists from serving. In comments made to the Sunday edition of Die Welt newspaper, the social democrat politician said she will present a draft bill next week. With the measure, Hubig aims to prevent far-right extremists from infiltrating the......

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