Demokratie und Recht

The contributors analyse the dynamic interplay between democracy and law within a Japanese-German comparative framework. Emphasis is placed on the democratic legitimacy of legislation as a prerequisite for societal acceptance and on the role of enacted norms in shaping administrative and judicial practice. The volume examines the structure of the democratic principle, the interaction of public law and private law mechanisms, and their combined relevance for modern democratic systems.
Historical developments, legal-philosophical perspectives, and theoretical foundations are discussed, showing how Germany and Japan, despite distinct cultural and institutional traditions, have incorporated elements of the Anglo-American legal sphere. The symposium builds on earlier joint research initiatives and extends the analysis of legal governance in selected fields of law. Particular attention is given to the comparatively unexplored significance of procedural norm implementation for the functioning of democratic orders. Further chapters address economic, labour, and social regulatory frameworks, the tension between market freedom and social responsibility, and emerging security issues, including those in civil protection law. European and international dimensions of democratic guarantees complement the discussion. Against the backdrop of global political developments, the theme "Democracy and Law" proves its continued relevance for understanding and developing constitutional democracies.