The Law and Reality. Is Germany a just country? It depends. At least, is it a rule-of-law state? Largely. Thomas Fischer clarifies how law and legislation are handled in political and legal everyday life and how the judiciary functions in Germany. The federal judge engages in current debates: Are we really at war against terrorism? How should Germany deal with the influx of refugees? And what do our laws actually say about euthanasia? Thomas Fischer takes a clear stance, often contrary to popular opinion. In his column "Fischer im Recht," he demonstrates how the rule of law operates at its core today and where it reaches its limits. Along the way, he presents a highly engaging and brilliant philosophy of law.