There’s no legal right to free speach in Germany and possibly other countries in Europe as well and for a good reason. That would also include the freedom to insult others and smear their names- just to give an example.
There is however the freedom of opinion and that is without any restrictions - apart from collision with other constitutional rights. You may think whatever you like - you may not speak out all of the bs in your head or be free from repercussions of the bs you say.
There’s no legal right to free speach in Germany and possibly other countries in Europe as well and for a good reason. That would also include the freedom to insult others and smear their names- just to give an example.
There is however the freedom of opinion and that is without any restrictions - apart from collision with other constitutional rights. You may think whatever you like - you may not speak out all of the bs in your head or be free from repercussions of the bs you say.