Green Party Heavyweight in Legal Hot Seat: Habeck Faces Defamation Allegations
Habeck is accused of defamation by BSW: Investigation launched by Dresden Prosecutor's Office - Dresden prosecutor's office launches defamation case against Habeck; BSW files complaint against him
Ready to dive into the grapevine of German politics? Buckle up, because things are heating up! Robert Habeck, the ex-Vice Chancellor and prominent Green Party member, finds himself in a web of legal trouble involving defamation allegations.
It all began when Habeck made some rather serious accusations against Sahra Wagenknecht and her party BSW (Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht)—alleging they received funding from Russia. However, Habeck later backpedaled on his claims, agreeing not to repeat them in a cease-and-desist declaration dated September 2025.
Despite his retraction, the BSW didn't take things lying down. Wagenknecht and her party took Habeck to task, filing a defamation complaint. This move, made back in the fall, triggered the legal process we now find ourselves following.
On March 11, 2025, the prosecutor's office in Dresden requested Habeck's parliamentary immunity be lifted, allowing them to proceed with the investigation under Section 188 (defamation). This was no minor ruling, as it paved the way for investigations to move forward without the need for the Bundestag to formally lift immunity in a separate parliamentary act.
As of June 2025, the legal wrangling continues, with no final verdict reported regarding the defamation complaint against Habeck. It's political intrigue at its finest, folks!
You'll be glad to know that we didn't leave out all the details. Here are some key players in this drama, just so you can keep track:
- Robert Habeck
- Prosecutor's Office
- Sahra Wagenknecht
- BSW
- Bundestag
In the realm of policy-and-legislation and general-news, the legal entanglement of Robert Habeck, a former Vice Chancellor and key Green Party member, unfolds as he faces defamation allegations. This politically charged dispute stems from claims made against Sahra Wagenknecht and her party BSW, with potential implications for the politics and future of Germany.
