The Hamburg Higher Regional Court sentenced eight young members and supporters of the far-right 'Last Wave of Defense' group to youth prison terms for terrorism, arson, and attempted murder aimed at collapsing Germany's political system.
The Munich Regional Court ruled that US-based Suno AI violated copyrights by training its models on unlicensed music, ordering damages and disclosure of illicit revenues. Germany's licensing agency GEMA initiated the lawsuit, which is a globally significant test of copyright law for AI music. Suno plans to appeal the decision.
A German court ruled against AI music startup Suno, finding it violated copyright by using GEMA's catalog to train its AI and reproduce protected works without a license. Suno disputes the ruling, citing a misunderstanding of its technology and considering an appeal.
Dutch national Stefan Wijkamp, known as a Hitler doppelganger and far-right admirer, has been ordered to appear before a German court on July 24 for incitement of hatred, stemming from an interview where he glorified Adolf Hitler as a "world wonder without equal."
A 26-year-old man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison by a German court for fatally assaulting a train conductor during a ticket inspection. The assault, which occurred five months ago in Rhineland-Palatinate, led to the conductor's death from a brain hemorrhage. The case has prompted discussions on train safety, with Deutsche Bahn planning to equip staff with bodycams.
A 26-year-old man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison by a German court for fatally attacking train conductor Serkan Calar during a ticket inspection. The Greek defendant, residing in Luxembourg, repeatedly punched Calar after being asked to leave a train for lacking a ticket. Calar died two days later from a brain hemorrhage.
A Saudi psychiatrist, Taleb Jawad al-Abdulmohsen, has been sentenced to life in prison by a German court for killing six people and injuring over 300 at a Christmas market in Magdeburg in 2024. He was convicted of murder and attempted murder, with judges citing "especially severe culpability."
A German court case, brought by Jürgen Linnemann, challenges the legal exemption that allows 300,000 disabled people in sheltered workshops to be paid below minimum wage. The ruling could redefine their employment status and rights, sparking debate over the system's effectiveness and economic incentives.
Germany's Bavarian Administrative Court of Appeal has authorized the domestic intelligence agency to continue surveilling the state chapter of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. The ruling deems AfD's objections "unfounded" and allows for expanded surveillance powers if the party is officially labeled "confirmed right-wing extremist."
A Munich court ruled Google liable for false statements generated by its AI Overviews, stating the company must prevent inaccurate claims. The ruling could set a precedent for AI liability, as the court found AI-generated content is not protected by free speech principles and the company cannot absolve itself by warning users.
A Munich court ruled Google can be held liable for incorrect answers generated by its AI Overview feature, rejecting the company's defense that it was not responsible for third-party content. The court found the AI's summaries constitute independent statements, not mere links, and ordered Google to stop spreading false claims.
A German court ruled Google liable for false statements in its AI Overviews, stating the tool makes "independent, new, and substantive statements" and that publishers' interest in removing false information outweighs Google's commercial speech rights.
A German court has ruled Google directly liable for false information spread by its AI Overviews, stating it's not protected by existing search engine laws. The AI's own content creation makes it an infringer, not just a referrer.
A German court has fined a citizen over €2,000 for calling Chancellor Friedrich Merz "Lying Fritz" under Article 188 of the German Criminal Code, sparking free speech concerns amid dozens of similar investigations over social media comments.
A German parliamentary advisory council has ruled that the suspension of a mandatory travel reporting requirement for men aged 18-45 was unlawful, criticizing Defense Minister Boris Pistorius's ministry for exceeding its authority.
Daniela Klette, 67, former Red Army Faction member, sentenced to 13 years for six aggravated robberies and weapons possession after 30 years in hiding.
Germany's Higher Administrative Court in NRW will rule on whether teleshopping channels like QVC qualify for 'Public Value' status, which ensures prominent placement on smart TVs and cable. The media authority disputes their contribution to diversity, while QVC argues they inform about regional products and serve less tech-savvy audiences.
A German court has ruled that the government must improve its climate protection program. An expert council also stated that the 2026 program is insufficient. The court emphasizes that it is the government's responsibility to implement measures, not the courts'. Regarding animal welfare, the court ruled that industry standards for intensive turkey farming are not compliant with animal protection laws, but this does not mark the end of intensive farming.
A German court has sentenced three men over 60 for membership in the 'Kaiserreichgruppe,' a terrorist organization linked to Reichsbürger and Querdenker movements. The group plotted to kidnap a former health minister and sabotage infrastructure, aiming to establish a new order based on the 1871 German constitution. Sentences ranged from suspended terms to over two years imprisonment.
A German court has suspended plans for a "green energy park" north of the JadeWeserPort, citing insufficient environmental protection measures for a protected bird area. The city can amend the plan.
A German court ruled that border shops cannot sell drink cans without deposit to Danish consumers, overturning an exception previously used for export. The Deutsche Umwelthilfe (DUH) had sued, citing violations of German packaging laws and environmental concerns over millions of cans ending up in Danish nature.
A German court ruled that Mondelēz, owner of Milka, deceived consumers by reducing the size of Milka's Alpine Milk bar from 100g to 90g without significantly changing the packaging, constituting shrinkflation.
A German court ruled that Mondelēz, manufacturer of Milka's Alpine Milk bar, misled consumers by reducing the bar's weight from 100g to 90g without clear notice, constituting 'shrinkflation' and a breach of competition law.
