What is the equivalent of Bundesverfassungsgericht in France?

Law & justice

Bundesverfassungsgericht → Conseil constitutionnel

BVerfG, Verfassungsbeschwerde

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In France

Review happens mostly before a law takes effect, and no individual may complain directly. Since 2010 a litigant can have a law examined during a live case, but only through the court hearing it.

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Main similarities

Constitutional review

Main differences

Hearing a constitutional complaint from any individual

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