Hans-Jürgen Papier
GermanyjuristMale6.8Global Dominance: 0.00%Hans-Jürgen Papier is a distinguished former German constitutional judge and legal scholar, recognized for his expertise in constitutional law. His insights into legal matters, particularly regarding asylum rights and the balance between state security and individual freedoms, have made him a key figure in discussions about legal reforms in Germany and the interpretation of the country's constitution.
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Hans-Jürgen Papier was the president of the constitutional court who clarified the legal stance on shooting down hijacked planes.
Effektive Drohnenabwehr hat ihren Preis. Weiss das die deutsche Gesellschaft?
Switzerland· 2026-08-06
Hans-Jürgen Papier, former president of the Federal Constitutional Court, argues that the five percent threshold for elections is outdated and should be lowered to three percent.
Wahlrecht: Was für eine Drei-Prozent-Klausel spricht – und was dagegen - PolitikGermany· 2026-08-02Hans-Jürgen Papier, former president of the Federal Constitutional Court, criticized the dual call-in process as a fundamental flaw.
Simonetta Sommaruga über Raubkunst: «Verantwortung statt Schuld übernehmen»Switzerland· 2026-02-07
Hans-Jürgen Papier is the former president of the Federal Constitutional Court who discussed the legal implications of asylum laws in Germany.
Zurückweisungen an der Grenze – die Stunde der Wahrheit nahtSwitzerland· 2025-12-03
Hans-Jürgen Papier is a former constitutional judge who commented on the asylum law reform.
Sönke Rix wäre eine FehlbesetzungSwitzerland· 2025-11-27
