A comparative analyis of fundamental rights and duties in the Constitution of the Republic of Turkey and the Basic Law of the Federal Republic of Germany

This study presents a comparative analysis of the fundamental rights and duties enshrined in the Constitution of the Republic of Turkey and the Basic Law of the Federal Republic of Germany. The research examines the historical evolution of fundamental rights, their philosophical and legal foundations, and the way these rights are structured within the constitutional frameworks of both countries. It further explores political and ideological perspectives on human rights and how these have shaped constitutional texts over time. The study is based on a qualitative research model using document and literature analysis. It aims to identify the similarities and differences between the two constitutional systems regarding fundamental rights and duties, addressing questions such as: What fundamental rights and duties are established in the German Basic Law? What are the corresponding provisions in the Turkish Constitution? How do these two legal systems converge or diverge in their approaches? The findings demonstrate both converging principles rooted in universal human rights norms and divergences influenced by distinct legal traditions and historical contexts. This research is limited to the scope of the two constitutions and contributes to the field of comparative constitutional law.