satire
TV presenter allowed to call AfD leader 'Nazi slut', court rules
When a TV comedian called Alternative for Germany (AfD) leader Alice Weidel a 'Nazi slut' on air, she decided to take legal action. But a Hamburg court ruled on Wednesday that it was all in the name of satire.
IN PICS: German Carnival floats show Trump no mercy
The floats at Karneval parades across southern and western Germany are known for their biting satire. This year the main target of their derision was only ever going to be one man.
Guess who Charlie Hebdo mocks in first German edition
The provocative French satire magazine launched its first German - and foreign language - version on Thursday, having a pop at a fairly obvious target.
German satirists mock Erdogan (and his penis)
Satire magazine Titanic has advised fans to snap up its August issue quickly, before it is banned.
Threats over 'Erdogan burger' force restaurant to close
A burger restaurant in Cologne has been forced to close its doors after receiving threats for serving an 'Erdogan burger'.
Journalists want ‘slanderous’ poem republished
Colleagues of satirist Jan Böhmermann at public broadcaster ZDF are campaigning to have his 'slanderous' poem about Turkey’s leader reinstated online - even as legal action looms against the comedian.
Satirists offer Erdogan 'dirty deal' on mocking video
Satire show extra3 caused a diplomatic incident last week with a video mocking Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. In this week's episode the japesters decided to double down.
German satire mag hits back with penis joke
The German equivalent of Charlie Hebdo hit back Thursday with a joke front page suggesting Muslims have smaller penises, in the wake of the Paris newspaper massacre.