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Germany
German Constitutions and Civil Codes
- German Constitutions and Legal Documents
- A collection available through EuroDocs.
- Grundgesetz (Basic Law) and other laws in the German original provided by the German Federal Government.
- German transcription with synoptic French translation. (German Constitution of May 23, 1949 with revisions through 2002)
- Grundgesetz (Basic Law) in English translation (with revisions through 1993).
- Bürgerliches Gesetzbuch
- German code of civil law (German transcriptions)
- Das Strafgesetzbuch
- German code of criminal law of 15 May 1871, updated to April, 1998 (German transcriptions)
- German Law Archive
- Cases, statutes, literature and bibliographies on German law in English language. (Translations)
- Öffentliches Recht im WWW
- Recent decisions and press releases of the German Supreme Court (1995-present; German transcriptions).
- Pressemitteilungen der obersten deutschen Bundesgerichte
- Decisions from the German Federal Courts (1995-present; German transcriptions).
- Guide to Law Online: Germany
- Library of Congress guide to constitutional, legal and government documents. (Transcriptions and translations)
German Government
- Bundesregierung
- Official German government homepage. Also available in English.
- Germany -- Governments
- Including federal, regional, provincial (Bundesländer) and local governments with various branches.
- German Government on the WWW
- Links to official pages of numerous government ministries and branches.
German Party Politics
- Germany -- Parties
- A list of various German Parties online.
- Germany -- Organizations
- A list of various German political organizations.
- German Parties on the WWW
- Includes party links, following other governmental pages.
German Elections
- German Elections as reviewed in Wikipedia.
German Legal Resources
- ForInt-Law (Germany)
- Law resources for Germany.
- Guide to Law Online: Germany
- Library of Congress guide to constitutional, legal and government documents.
- Resources in German Law
- Compiled by an attorney, Dr. Ronald Standler.
- German Law Archive
- Cases, statutes, literature and bibliographies on German law in English language.
Other German Political and Governmental Resources on the Internet
- deutsche internet bibliothek: Politik & Gesellschaft -- German Politics and Society.
- Be sure to check out the subpages in the left frame as well.
Austria
Austrian Constitutions and Civil Codes
- Österreichisches Bundesverfassungsgesetz
- Austrian constitution with amendments through 10 April 1995, including articles 23a-23f regarding the relationship of Austria to the European Union.
- Austrian Constitution and other legal instruments.
- English translation of the Österreichische Bundesverfassungsgesetz with amendments through 1983; also other Austrian laws and treaties, including the 1955 treaty of neutrality.
- Guide to Law Online: Austria
- Library of Congress guide to constitutional, legal and government documents. (Transcriptions and translations)
Austrian Government
- Austria -- Governments
- Including federal, state, local and branches of government.
- Austrian Government on the WWW
- Links to official pages of numerous government ministries and branches.
Austrian Party Politics
- Austria -- Parties
- A list of various Austrian Parties online.
- Austrian Parties on the WWW
- Includes party links, following other governmental pages.
Austrian Elections
- Austrian Elections as reviewed in Wikipedia.
Austrian Legal Resources
- ForInt-Law (Austria)
- Law resources for Austria.
- Guide to Law Online: Austria
- Library of Congress guide to constitutional, legal and government documents.
- Rechtsinformationsystem der Republik Österreich
- Searchable database of Austria laws, both federal and state.
Other Austrian Political and Governmental Resources on the Internet
- Demokratiezentrum Wien
- A media-oriented tour through the political landscape of Austria.
Switzerland
Swiss Constitutions and Civil Codes
- Bundesverfassung der Schweizerischen Eidgenossenschaft
- Swiss Constitution (29 May 1894, amendments through 1999; German transcription)
- Constitution fédérale de la Confédération suisse
- Swiss Constitution (29 May 1894, amendments through 1999; French transcription)
- Costituzione federale della Confederazione Svizzera
- Swiss Constitution (29 May 1894, amendments through 1999; Italian transcription)
- Swiss Constitution
- PDF version prepared by Prof. Clive Church, University of Kent, UK (18 April 1999; English translation)
- Systematic Collection of Swiss Federal Laws:
- German version
- French version
- Italian version
- Documents of Direct Democracy in Switzerland
- With links to laws and constitutions of the Swiss Cantons.
- Guide to Law Online: Switzerland
- Library of Congress guide to constitutional, legal and government documents. (Transcriptions and translations)
Swiss Government
- Switzerland -- Governments
- Including federal, cantonal, local and branches of government
- Confoederatio Helvetica: The Federal Authorities of the Swiss Confederation
- Information about Swiss federal officials, offices, ministeries, delegations, etc. (Available in German, French, Italian, Romansh and English).
- Swiss Government on the WWW
- Links to official pages of numerous government ministries and branches.
Swiss Party Politics
- Switzerland -- Parties
- A list of various Swiss Parties online.
- Swiss Parties on the WWW
- Includes party links, following other governmental pages.
Swiss Elections
- Elections in Switzerland as reviewed in Wikipedia.
- Wahlen.ch
- Election information in German at all levels from confederation to canton to city.
Swiss Legal Resources
- ForInt-Law (Switzerland)
- Law resources for Switzerland.
- Guide to Law Online: Switzerland
- Library of Congress guide to constitutional, legal and government documents.
Other Swiss Political and Governmental Resources on the Internet
- SwissInfo: Politics
- Swiss political life and institutions.
Luxembourg
Constitutions and Civil Codes of Luxembourg
- Constitution of Luxembourg
- (17 December 1868, with revisions to 12 January 1998; English translation).
- Guide to Law Online: Luxembourg
- Library of Congress guide to constitutional, legal and government documents. (Transcriptions and translations)
Government of Luxembourg
- Grand Duchy of Luxembourg -- Governments
- Including federal, local, and branches of government
- Luxembourgeois Government on the WWW
- Links to official pages of numerous government ministries and branches.
Party Politics in Luxembourg
- Grand Duchy of Luxembourg -- Parties
- A list of various Luxembourgeois parties online.
Elections in Luxembourg
Legal Resources for Luxembourg
- ForInt-Law (Luxembourg)
- Law resources for Luxembourg.
- Guide to Law Online: Luxembourg
- Library of Congress guide to constitutional, legal and government documents.
Other Political and Governmental Resources for Luxembourg on the Internet
Liechtenstein
Liechtensteinian Constitutions and Civil Codes
- Guide to Law Online: Liechtenstein
- Library of Congress guide to constitutional, legal and government documents. (Transcriptions and translations)
Liechtensteinian Government
- Liechtensteinian Government on the WWW
- Links to official pages of numerous government ministries and branches.
Liechtensteinian Party Politics
- Principality of Liechtenstein -- Parties and Organizations
- A short list of Liechtensteinian parties.
Liechtensteinian Elections
- Gemeindewahlen (Local Elections)
- Landtagswahlen (Parliamentary Elections)
Liechtensteinian Legal Resources
- ForInt-Law (Liechtenstein)
- Law resources for Liechtenstein.
- Guide to Law Online: Liechtenstein
- Library of Congress guide to constitutional, legal and government documents.
Other Liechtensteinian Political and Governmental Resources on the Internet
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