Germany news: Germany marks Constitution Day

Germany is commemorating the day its Basic Law came into effect 77 years ago. And a record number of German passports was issued in 2025, a media report says. DW has more.

• President Steinmeier has called on people in Germany to engage in voluntary work as the country marks the 77th anniversary of its constitution 
• A record number of people obtained a German passport in 2025, a newspaper report says
• The German Chamber of Industry and Commerce has lowered its economic prognosis for this year amid the conflict in the Middle East

Here is a roundup of the top stories from and about Germany on Saturday, May 23, 2026: