Ungleichbehandlung der Gläubiger im geltenden Insolvenzrecht

The principle of the equal treatment of creditors in bankruptcy proceedings has always been regarded as the paramount principle of bankruptcy law. In spite of this, it was never realized without exception in any German bankruptcy law, and this includes the new bankruptcy regulations as well. Legal debate is required on the criteria according to which a difference may be made in the treatment of creditors in bankruptcy proceedings.