Germany
Law-making
Data on parliament’s law-making role and activities
Legislative activity
Number of laws adopted by parliament, per year
Total number of laws adopted by Parliament in the previous legislature
Number of laws adopted in the previous legislature that were initiated by parliament
52 (2017)
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Number of laws adopted in the previous legislature that were initiated by the government
488 (2017)
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Dates of the previous legislature
22.10.2013 to 24.10.2017
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Outcome when the two chambers cannot agree on a piece of draft legislation
For bicameral parliaments: Outcome when the two chambers cannot agree on a piece of draft legislationNot applicable; The legislation cannot be adopted unless both chambers agree; The decision of the lower chamber will take effect after a certain deadline; The decision of the upper chamber will take effect after a certain deadline; Other (please specify)
For bicameral parliaments: Outcome when the two chambers cannot agree on a piece of draft legislation
Other (please specify)
Notes
Normally, bills adopted by the Bundestag can only be vetoed by the Bundesrat. In that case, the objection of the Bundesrat can be overridden by a decision of the majority of the Members of the Bundestag. However, some bills (which are mentioned in the constitution) need the explicit consent of the Bundesrat. If this consent is denied, the bill fails definitely.
Source
Legal documents that stipulate parliament's role.
Constitution, art. 77 and 78
Executive-legislative relations
Legislation adopted by parliament requires the assent of the Head of State
In some countries, the Constitution foresees that legislation adopted by parliament must be signed into law by the Head of State. If so, the Head of State may, for example, have the power to veto the legislation, return it to parliament, or submit it to another body such as a constitutional court.
Yes
Source
Legal documents that stipulate parliament's role.
Article 82 of the Constitution; according to the prevailing view in German jurisprudence, the Federal President can deny his assent only in cases, where the law wasn´t enacted in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution (formal unconstitutionality) or if the unconstitutionality with regard to content is evident.
Number of times the Head of State declined to give assent to legislation, per year
0 (2019)
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Consequences when the Head of State declines to give assent to legislation
Consequences when the Head of State declines to give assent to legislation: Not applicable; No further action is taken. The legislation is rejected; The legislation is returned to Parliament for re-examination; The legislation is referred to the Constitutional/Supreme Court;The legislation is put to a referendum; Other (please specify)
No further action is taken. The legislation is rejected
Not applicable. The Head of State cannot decline to give assent to legislation adopted by parliament
No
Final decision when parliament and the Head of State do not agree
Final decision when parliament and the Head of State do not agree: Not applicable; Parliament; Head of State; Constitutional/Supreme Court; Other (please specify)
Head of State
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Existence of a procedure to introduce emergency legislation
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Not applicable. There is no procedure to introduce emergency legislation.
Yes