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Welcome to the Federal Ministry of Justice

The Ministry is structured into directorates‑general responsible for specific areas of law (DGs I to IV), directorates‑general with more overarching competences (D and R), as well as directorates‑general for administration and for political coordination. A brief overview of the different directorates‑general is provided here.

Directorates‑general, directorates and divisions

The Ministry started work in 1949 with approximately 80 members of staff. Today, the Ministry has more than 925 staff members (as of September 2024). The Ministry is structured into directorates‑general responsible for specific areas of law (DGs I to IV), directorates‑general with more overarching competences (D and R), as well as directorates‑general for administration and for political coordination. A brief overview of the different directorates‑general is provided below.

Article , July 10, 2023

The Ministry's remit

The remit of the Federal Ministry of Justice includes three of the total of five federal courts as well as other authorities and institutions. These support the Ministry’s work within their area of expertise.

Article , April 6, 2023

For justice and freedom

Our priorities

The Federal Ministry of Justice is digitalising and strengthening the justice system and the rule of law. We are working to modernise our country – and we are dedicated to fighting bureaucracy. We are bringing the law into line with today’s social reality and strengthening citizens' rights. We are working on a modern and pragmatic approach to migration policy. And we are committed to working with other countries to promote the international prosecution of war crimes – especially in Ukraine.

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