freedom of speech

Turkey

Imprisoned German journalist allowed to leave Turkey, but trial continues

A German journalist and translator who is on trial in Turkey on terror-related charges said Monday that Turkish authorities had lifted her overseas travel ban.

court

German High Court: It’s OK to call lawyers 'repulsive'

The German Constitutional Court ruled on the side of expanded freedom of expression in regards to insults and slander on Tuesday.

freedom of speech

Germany can't legislate hate out of existence

Recent experience with movements like the Alternative for Germany (AfD) and Pegida have shown that German and other European countries have failed to end racism by act of parliament. The way Europe deals with hate speech needs to change, argues Tom Barfield.

Police

Constitutional Court allows 'FCK CPS' sticker

The Constitutional Court decided on Tuesday that it is within someone's right to freedom of expression to wear the FCK CPS logo, but only if the insult is aimed at police in general.