German prosecutors in Dessau-Rosslau have launched an investigation… (мерец · штаймля · прокуратура)
German prosecutors in Dessau-Rosslau have launched an investigation into satirist Uwe Steinle over remarks made during a speech at a rally for the Alternative for Germany party, where he criticized former Chancellor Angela Merkel and current Chancellor Friedrich Merz using controversial metaphors related to historical figures and political collapse.
Consensus
- A criminal investigation has been initiated by the prosecutor's office in Dessau-Rosslau against satirist Uwe Steinle.
- The investigation stems from remarks made by Steinle during a speech at an event for the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party.
- Steinle criticized former Chancellor Angela Merkel and current Chancellor Friedrich Merz in his speech.
- The legal basis for the investigation is Article 126 of the German Criminal Code, which addresses offenses against public order through threats or incitement to crime.
- Neither Angela Merkel nor Friedrich Merz have filed a complaint, but the prosecution began the inquiry on its own initiative.
Points of divergence
- Steinle stated that Merkel decided to pose standing for her portrait because she 'realizes she will soon be sitting' and added that if a nail breaks, they will 'put her against the wall'. — vm
- Steinle said that in case of serious problems or 'collapse', Merkel could be 'put against the wall' and 'something can be figured out'. — vesti
- Steinle referred to Friedrich Merz by asking, 'Where is Stauffenberg when he is really needed?', referencing the 1944 plotter of Hitler's assassination. — vm
- The article states that Steinle asked, 'Where is Stauffenberg when he is really needed?' and drew a parallel to the 1944 assassination attempt on Adolf Hitler. — vesti
Coverage (2 sources)
- German prosecutors investigate satirist over insults to Merkel and Merz — Вечерняя Москва
- German prosecutors will check actor Steimle's statement on Merkel and Merz — Вести