Day: 8 June 2026

Public Approval of Russia’s War of Aggression May Trigger Criminal Liability in Germany

A recent decision of the Higher Regional Court of Braunschweig confirms an important compliance and reputation risk for individuals and organisations operating in Germany: public statements endorsing Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine may amount to a criminal offence under German law. The ruling is a noteworthy development at the intersection of criminal law, freedom […]