Alexiel Rose wrote:
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But I didn't know in Germany there was the immunity for politicians. That surprises me a bit... Since when it's been like this?
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The debate about Wulff became a staple of talk shows. One guest even pointed out there is a new German verb meaning to take something without paying for it - wulffen (to wulff it).
Really?! Wow... smiley: eek


The president was a godsend for comedians and satirists.
Ha, this calls back memories... smiley: roll



Immunity exists since the german constitiution was created, May the 23rd 1949. It was strongly influenced by the expiriences of the "Weimarer Republic" and the 3rd Reich and the two world wars. The mistakes should not be repeated. Hitler in cooperation with president von Hindenburg were able through the Enable act to obtain the plenary powers and establish Nazi-dictatorship.

That is actually the reason, why our president has only representitive powers and our chancellor has more political power, because the presidency was abused in the past by the Nazis. There are a couple more specials in our constitution like "the eternity clause" or "the right/duty for revolution/rebellion" caused by this time.

The comedy and satires are typical for our carneval.

Luna