
Germans Want ‘Politician Insult’ Law Scrapped, Poll Finds
Nearly 5,000 criminal cases were launched last year against everyday citizens for criticizing politicians online. Germans have had enough.

Nearly 5,000 criminal cases were launched last year against everyday citizens for criticizing politicians online. Germans have had enough.

Fines for insulting Chancellor Friedrich Merz on social media have renewed criticism of Germany’s Section 188 law.