What is the equivalent of Cour constitutionnelle in Germany?

Law & justice

Cour constitutionnelle → BVerfG

Grondwettelijk Hof, Cour d'arbitrage

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In Germany

There is no six-month window: an individual complaint comes after the ordinary courts are exhausted, whenever that is, and needs neither a lawyer nor a fee.

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Main similarities

Constitutional review

Main differences

Hearing a constitutional complaint from any individual

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