The present volume compiles the German National Reports on Public Law that are to be presented at the XVIIth Congress of the Inter- tional Academy of Comparative Law, which will take place from 16 22 July 2006 in Utrecht, the Netherlands. By publishing the conference report before the conference itself has taken place, we hope to enable interested scholars and practitioners to gain information in greater - tail as it will be possible during the conference, and in this way to stimulate and inspirit the overall discussion. The Congress, like its predecessors, will bring together academics and practitioners from all over the world and thus offer an excellent opportunity for discussion and comparison on a wide range of current and interesting issues. The articles of this volume map out the current situation and doctrinal ramifications of a specific comparative project, as designed by the C- gress organisers. Each contributor provides both a full picture of the subject area and sets out his or her view on the topic, which will, given our experiences from the previous conferences, stimulate and enrich the discussions at this years conference. This volume contains eight reports focussing on specific topics of G- man Public Law and two dealing with questions of European Consti- tional Law.

Constitutional Principles for Europe.- The Emergence of European Constitutional Law.- The Legal Position of Migrants German Report.- Constitutional Referendum in Germany Country Report.- E-Government Country Report on Germany.- Quangos An Unknown Species in German Public Law? German Report on the Rulemaking Power of Independent Administrative Agencies.- Progress and the Precautionary Principle in Administrative Law Country Report on Germany.- Legal Means for Eliminating Corruption in the Public Service.- Characteristics of International Administration in Crisis Areas A German Perspective.- Constitutional Guarantees of Judicial Independence in Germany.