Angemessenheitsprüfung
Angemessenheitsprüfung is a term used in German-speaking legal contexts to describe the examination of whether a measure is appropriate to achieve its stated objective. It is closely related to the broader principle of proportionality (Verhältnismäßigkeit) and is often discussed as a component or facet of proportionality analysis in constitutional and administrative law.
In practice, the Angemessenheitsprüfung asks whether the chosen means fit the pursued end. This involves assessing
The concept is widely applied in constitutional courts, administrative decision-making, and, increasingly, in areas such as
Limitations of the concept include context dependence and varying doctrinal emphasis across jurisdictions. While closely aligned