01 September 2026
Juliane Kokott
Im Interview erzählt Juliane Kokott, wieso sie als Forscherin besonders glücklich mit dem Amt der Generalanwältin ist, weshalb das Amt eine innerliche Unabhängigkeit und gewisse Souveränität erfordert und warum insbesondere der Wertediskurs beim Gerichtshof im Fokus steht. Ferner spricht sie über Herausforderungen, welche sie in ihrer Karriere gemeistert hat und mit welcher Einstellung sie Zweifeln oder Rückschlägen begegnet. Continue reading >>
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01 September 2026
Juliane Kokott
In the interview, Juliane Kokott explains why, as a researcher, she is particularly happy with her current role as an Advocate General, why this position requires inner independence and a certain degree of composure, and why the value discourse is at the forefront of the Court’s work. She also discusses the challenges she has overcome in her career and the attitude she adopts when faced with doubts or setbacks. Continue reading >>
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01 February 2025
Lucy Thoumaian (née Rossier de Visme)
A life dedicated to helping those in need, Lucy Thoumaian fought tirelessly for justice and peace. She gave her voice and heart to the Armenian people and rescued her Armenian husband when he was imprisoned and sentenced to death - this female “knight errant” even inspired a late 19th century novel. As initiator of the “Every Woman” International Movement, she called upon her “[d]ear Sisters of Every Land” to unite for peace during the First World War. The story of our “Sister” begins in France and Switzerland in the mid-19th century, in the peace of the mountains. Continue reading >>
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23 May 2024
Elisabeth Selbert
Dr. Elisabeth Selbert, who took her A levels in self-study and completed her law degree in six semesters, did her doctorate – ahead of her time – on the principle of irretrievable breakdown of marriage. As a member of the Parliamentary Council, she was one of the four ‘mothers’ of the German Constitution. The inclusion of ‘Men and women shall have equal rights’ in Art. 3 (2) of the Basic Law (‘Grundgesetz’) is her merit. On the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the ‘Grundgesetz’, this contribution aims to portray her life, achievements and impact in a short profile. Continue reading >>08 March 2024
Hélène Cazes Benatar
Based in Casablanca, Hélène Cazes Benatar not only assisted a great number of refugees fleeing from Europe to North Africa, but also helped with the liberation of internees in Saharan forced labor and internment camps run by the Vichy regime. Her social, political and even clandestine activities were significant and extend far beyond the Jewish community until well after the Second World War. Continue reading >>
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