Germany: Judicial constraints on executive

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 Germany

Judicial constraints on executive

 Latest value 0.948
 Year 2023
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2023
 Average 0.950
 Min - Max 0.921 - 0.953
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2023 is 0.948 index points, an increase from 0.921 index points in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 0.571 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Germany from 1960 to 2023 is 0.95 index points. The minimum value, 0.921 index points, was reached in 2017 while the maximum of 0.953 index points was recorded in 1960. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Germany - Judicial constraints on executive - Recent values chart

Historical series
Germany - Judicial constraints on executive - historical chart - 1960-2023




Definition: The extent to which the executive branch respects the constitution and complies with court rulings and the extent to which the judiciary can act in an independent fashion.

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