Dieter Hallervorden has a unique celebration in store for his birthday.
Headline: Dieter Hallervorden Files Criminal Complaint Against Friedrich Merz Over Israel Remark
Subhead: German comedian and actor accuses CDU politician of violating the Basic Law with controversial statement
German comedian and actor Dieter Hallervorden has made headlines not once, but twice this week. On one hand, he is preparing for the premiere of his new production, Molière's "The Imaginary Invalid," set to take place on his 90th birthday on September 5 at the Berlin Schlosspark Theater [1]. On the other hand, he has filed a criminal complaint against German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) for a controversial statement Merz made during a ZDF interview [2].
The complaint alleges that Merz violated the Basic Law (Germany's constitution) by stating that Israel is doing "dirty work" in the fight against Iran's regime [2]. Hallervorden and other celebrities believe this statement contradicts constitutional principles protected by the Basic Law, though the exact constitutional article cited is not specified in the available information [1].
The precise detail of the alleged violation centers on Merz's statement involving Israel, which Hallervorden and others believe could contravene constitutional protections against incitement or vilification [1]. No further specifics about the exact nature of the constitutional violation or legal grounds have been detailed in the provided search results.
Merz made the statement during a ZDF interview at the G7 summit in Canada [3]. He argued that Israel is doing "dirty work" for the benefit of all, including Germany, in the fight against Iran's regime [3]. This statement has been met with criticism, as it is interpreted as a possible offense that could disturb the peaceful coexistence of peoples, as stated in Article 26 of the Basic Law [4].
Hallervorden, born in Dessau, has a long history in television with sketches in "Nonstop Nonsens" [5]. He has also appeared in films such as "His Last Race" and "Honey in the Head" [6]. As for Merz, no further information is provided about the potential legal consequences for his statement.
References:
- Dieter Hallervorden: Friedrich Merz macht sich das Grundgesetz verdient
- Dieter Hallervorden klagt Friedrich Merz wegen Verstoßes gegen das Grundgesetz an
- Merz: Israel macht "schmutzige Arbeit" im Kampf gegen den Iran
- Grundgesetz: Artikel 26
- Dieter Hallervorden
- Filmografie Dieter Hallervorden
Dieter Hallervorden, amidst his new theater production and upcoming 90th birthday, has also filed a criminal complaint against Friedrich Merz over his controversial statement regading Israel's role in the fight against Iran's regime. This complaint alleges that Merz's statement may have violated the Basic Law, Germany's constitution, by potentially inciting or vilifying, contravening Article 26's protection of peaceful coexistence. Notably, other celebrities share this belief.
