Friedrich Merz is so worried about being called a liar that he's trying to make basic honesty a felony.
Germany debates repealing law that makes insulting politicians a crime
German political parties are scrambling to reform Section 188 of the criminal code, which protects politicians from insults, after investigations into citizens calling Chancellor Friedrich Merz "Pinocchio" and "Lying Fritz" sparked widespread public backlash. While consensus exists on narrowing the law's scope, partisan gridlock and a "firewall" against the far-right continue to delay actual legislative progress.
Source: Germany debates repealing law that makes insulting politicians a crime — Politico Europe
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