Repeal of the criminal offense of insulting politicians

·AfD29.01.2026· Consumer protection
Rejected
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Proposal summary

Politicians should not receive stronger protection under criminal law than other citizens. A special offense that punishes insults against politicians and other public figures more severely than insults against private individuals is to be removed. Supporters of the repeal see it as a restriction of freedom of expression, because even legitimate criticism of political decisions can fall under this offense. The repeal is intended to restore equality of all people before the law.

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