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German Administrative Court

A German Administrative Court (Verwaltungsgericht) is a specialized court that hears cases involving public administration and government decisions. It handles disputes where individuals or organizations challenge administrative actions, such as immigration, licensing, or environmental regulations. Its role is to ensure that government authorities act within the law and respect citizens' rights. The court reviews decisions made by public agencies and can either uphold, modify, or annul them. These courts operate separately from regular criminal or civil courts and focus on matters involving administrative law, providing a fair and legal resolution for disputes between the public and government bodies.