European Commission Threatens to Sue Germany

The transcript discusses a conflict between EU law and a German Constitutional Court ruling challenging the ECB's authority. Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, emphasizes that EU law is ultimately decided by the European Court of Justice in Luxembourg. The Commission is considering infringement proceedings against Germany. Legal correspondent Karen Matusek explains the complexity of the situation, highlighting the limited options for both the EU and Germany to resolve the issue amicably. Germany is keen to avoid escalation but faces challenges due to the independence of its top court.

What challenges does Germany face in trying to avert conflict with the European Commission regarding the court ruling?

In what ways is the German Constitutional Court described in the text, and how does this affect its rulings?