German 'lawfare': When lawsuits become a political weapon

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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Published5 h ago (Sun, 11 Oct 2026 15:14:00 GMT)
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AuthorBen Knight