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German 'lawfare': When lawsuits become a political weapon

DW11 October 2026, 15:14 UTCGermany

The Left Party is suing two government ministers for accusing them of antisemitism, while Chancellor Friedrich Merz has been sued several times by various parties. Is German politics descending into "lawfare?"

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