Security.Table News Bundesverfassungsgericht

'Ramstein proceedings': ECCHR criticizes Constitutional Court decision on drone missions

The Federal Constitutional Court rejects the complaint of two Yemenis regarding US drone missions via Ramstein: the Federal Government has no duty to protect in this case. ECCHR sees this as a failure to take a clear position under international law.

MM
16. July 2025
Andreas Schüller (right) from ECCHR is the complainants' lawyer. Despite losing the case, he is optimistic: "Violations of international law can be reviewed in court, even if the court sets high hurdles for this." (picture alliance/dpa | Uli Deck)

Sign up now and continue reading immediately

No credit card details required. No automatic renewal.

Sie haben bereits das Table.Briefing Abonnement?

Anmelden und weiterlesen

Last updated: 24. July 2025