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Jan Böhmermann

Jan Böhmermann is a German satirist, radio and TV personality who was born in Bremen in 1981. In 2016, one of his poems about Turkey's president led to diplomatic tensions between Turkey and Germany.

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Spain's freedom of speech put to the test

Spain's freedom of speech put to the test

The arrest of a Spanish rapper has made waves. Many in the culture scene fear for the country's freedom of speech.
CultureFebruary 19, 2021
Jan Böhmermann

Satirist Jan Böhmermann fires at Austria's politics

Satirist Jan Böhmermann fires at Austria's politics

Austria's public TV aired a talk with Jan Böhmermann. Was its disclaimer a sign that press freedom is under threat?
CultureMay 8, 2019
Jan Böhmermann

Böhmermann v. Merkel: Court rejects comedian's bid

Böhmermann v. Merkel: Court rejects comedian's bid

Jan Böhmermann had tried to sue Chancellor Angela Merkel over comments she made about a poem that angered Erdogan.
PoliticsApril 16, 2019
Jan Böhmermann

Böhmermann sues Merkel over Erdogan poem remark

Böhmermann sues Merkel over Erdogan poem remark

At the time, the chancellor described the poem as "purposefully offensive," although she later said that was a mistake.
Law and JusticeApril 2, 2019
Jan Böhmermann

German court keeps partial ban of Böhmermann's Erdogan poem

German court keeps partial ban of Böhmermann's Erdogan poem

The Hamburg court's ruling said that parts of the German satirist's poem are an "attack" on the Turkish president.
Law and JusticeMay 15, 2018
Jan Böhmermann

German troll army to fight online hate with love

German troll army to fight online hate with love

German satirist Jan Böhmermann wants to fight online hate speech with an army of "love" trolls.
SocietyMay 3, 2018