Berlin, Dec 19, 2024 (AFP) - German MPs vote to safeguard top court from 'extremists'

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German lawmakers approved measures Thursday to protect the country's constitutional court from possible future attempts by extremist parties to limit its independence. MPs took the step at a time the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party is polling at second place ahead of February 23 elections. Under the new rules, the total number of judges at the top court is set at 16 -- comprising two panels of eight -- who will serve 12-year terms a......

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