‘She hit the ceiling too often while jumping on the trampoline!’ — German pensioner fined €800 for satirical comments about Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock

A German pensioner from Lower Saxony has been fined €800 by the Celle district court after posting a satirical comment about Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock through the Foreign Office’s online contact form. The court ruled that his remarks were defamatory and undermined the minister’s honor. In the online submission, the pensioner, identified as Helmut K., … Continue reading ‘She hit the ceiling too often while jumping on the trampoline!’ — German pensioner fined €800 for satirical comments about Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock