Germany plans to celebrate the entry into force of its constitution, the Basic Law, and the founding of the modern federal republic 75 years ago with an official state ceremony in the heart of Berlin’s government district on Thursday. The Basic Law came into force on May 23, 1949, which is also the founding date of the Federal Republic of Germany. The peaceful revolution in the former East Germany, which marks its 35th anniversary this year, ia also be commemorated on Thursday. It ultimately led to the Basic Law, which initially only applied to West Germany, becoming the constitution for the w…