German pensioner investigated for comparing politician Merz to 'Pinocchio'

A retired man in Germany was investigated for comparing politician Friedrich Merz to 'Pinocchio,' but the public prosecutor's office dropped the case, deeming it legitimate criticism.

25 Feb, 13:01 — 25 Feb, 13:01

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En Allemagne, un retraité visé par une enquête après avoir comparé Merz à «Pinocchio»

Le parquet de Heilbronn, ville du Bade-Wurtemberg, a classé l’affaire sans suite, estimant que les propos de l’homme inquiété correspondaient à une critique légitime du pouvoir.

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German pensioner investigated for comparing politician Merz to 'Pinocchio'

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En Allemagne, un retraité visé par une enquête après avoir comparé Merz à «Pinocchio»

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