«All eyes may be on France's vote on the EU constitution. But some should perhaps be on Germany, whose constitutional court in Karlsruhe this week began hearing arguments that the common EU arrest warrant violates the German constitution, or “Basic Law”. If the judges agree, the effect could be huge: Brigitte Zypries, the justice minister, has even said Germany “might have to say goodbye to large parts of the EU.”
The judges are unlikely to go so far. But the case shows that Germany is no longer a safe bet for more European integration. Politicians and the media seem surprised at how much sovereignty has shifted to Brussels. Few had noticed that Germany's Basic Law now includes a clause allowing nationals to be extradited to other EU countries. Such discoveries increase Euroscepticism.»
The judges are unlikely to go so far. But the case shows that Germany is no longer a safe bet for more European integration. Politicians and the media seem surprised at how much sovereignty has shifted to Brussels. Few had noticed that Germany's Basic Law now includes a clause allowing nationals to be extradited to other EU countries. Such discoveries increase Euroscepticism.»
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