Tag #German Constitutional Law

What is the main finding of the study regarding the role of proportionality review in German constitutional court decisions from 1951 to 2020?

A recent study analyzed 300 German Federal Constitutional Court decisions (1951-2020), revealing that while proportionality review is frequently addressed, its average space within judgments is decreasing. The study, published in "Der Staat," focused on the four proportionality stages, with 'appropriateness' consuming the most space, followed by 'purpose.'