Probe against Habeck dropped after complaint by BSW - Defamation case against Robert Habeck dropped after charity settlement
The Dresden Public Prosecutor’s Office has closed its defamation investigation into former Economy Minister Robert Habeck. The case stemmed from a complaint filed by the BSW party in November 2024 over remarks made during a campaign event ahead of the 2024 Saxon state election. Prosecutors terminated proceedings after Habeck agreed to pay a €12,000 fine to charitable organizations.
The dispute began on 30 August 2024, when Habeck spoke at a Green Party event in Dresden. The BSW later accused him of making 'factually incorrect statements' about the party and its founder, Sahra Wagenknecht. While authorities did not disclose the exact content of the contested remarks, the BSW formally lodged a defamation complaint three months later.
The case has now concluded without formal charges or a trial. Habeck’s payment to charities resolved the matter, though the specific organizations receiving the funds were not named. Legal experts note that such settlements are common in defamation disputes where public figures are involved.
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