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German Police Launch Investigation Against Pensioner for Calling Chancellor Merz ‘Pinocchio’ Online

The police in Heilbronn in Southwestern Germany have launched an investigation against a pensioner who referred to German Chancellor Friedrich Merz as…

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In Heilbronn, a man on Facebook made his trouble about the Chancellor air.

·Zürich, Switzerland
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A Heilbronn pensioner called Chancellor Friedrich Merz in a Facebook comment "Pinocchio". Now the man is being investigated for insulting politicians.

·Berlin, Germany
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A pensioner calls Chancellor Friedrich Merz "Pinocchio" on Facebook – now the criminal police are investigating the suspicion of insult. Lawyers see this as a statement covered by freedom of expression.

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The discussion surrounding Merz's visit escalated on Facebook. Police are now investigating several users for possible insults.

·Berlin, Germany
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Here you will find information on the topic "Federal Chancellor in Heilbronn". Read now "After Merz visit: police investigates for insults".

·Germany
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Tichys Einblick broke the news in on Sunday, February 22, 2026.
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