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German language in the Basic Law
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<p> The public debate on whether to establish the German language as a <a href="/facts/National_language/QtJmz1H4">national language</a> in the <a href="/facts/Basic_Law_for_the_Federal_Republic_of_Germany/wyl4L4Jt">Basic Law</a> (the constitution of Germany) arises because the Basic Law contains no such provision, and never has since its entry into force in 1949. Both positions (for and against) are advocated for by associations, popular demands, numerous politicians and other public figures. </p>