Why hate speech is punishable by law in Germany DW 02/22/2025In Germany, freedom of expression is limited to protect personal honor and privacy, contrasting sharply with the broader free speech protections in the U.S.
Can sandals be art? Birkenstock says yes, but a German court says noGermany's Federal Court ruled that Birkenstock sandals do not qualify as art and are simply comfortable footwear.
Announcing FRAND: German Case Law and Global PerspectivesThe meaning of FRAND remains ambiguous, leading to frequent global litigation over standard-essential patents.
Can sandals be art? Birkenstock says yes, but a German court says noGermany's Federal Court ruled that Birkenstock sandals do not qualify as art and are simply comfortable footwear.
Announcing FRAND: German Case Law and Global PerspectivesThe meaning of FRAND remains ambiguous, leading to frequent global litigation over standard-essential patents.
Germany offers maternity leave for women after miscarriage DW 01/31/2025Germany strengthens maternity protection for women who've miscarried after 13 weeks, promoting emotional and physical recovery.
German couple admit killing Ukrainian refugees for baby DW 01/07/2025A German couple killed a Ukrainian mother and daughter to steal a newborn baby, driven by an unfulfilled desire for a daughter after failed fertility treatments.
Germany: Compensation for Facebook data breach victims DW 11/18/2024Millions of German Facebook users are eligible for compensation due to a significant data breach without needing to prove specific damages.
German prosecutors seek 15-year prison term for Madeleine McCann suspect in an unrelated trialGerman prosecutors seek 15-year sentence for Christian Brueckner amid ongoing investigation for Madeleine McCann's disappearance.
Germany: Man jailed for life for train knife attack DW 05/15/2024The defendant received a life sentence, the toughest penalty under German law, for the train attack, amid defense's plea for psychiatric care.