Event Brief
German police investigate pensioner for online remark
Filed: Feb 23, 2026 at 10:05 AM ET
Summary: A pensioner faces investigation for calling Chancellor Merz 'Pinocchio' in an online post.
WHO: German pensioner
WHAT: investigation for online remark
WHEN: Feb 23, 2026 at 9:53 AM ET
WHERE: Germany
WHY: allegedly defamatory comment about Chancellor Merz
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