Germany faces intense heatwave and political debate on defamation laws
UNVERIFIED·Primary source · DW
Germany is experiencing an intense heatwave with temperatures reaching 40°C.
One fatality reported in Saxony-Anhalt due to weather-related traffic accident.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz proposes adapting defamation laws to protect state institutions.
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Germany faces intense heatwave and political debate on defamation laws
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Friedrich Merz
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Germany
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June 22, 2026
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