Germany is abuzz following a police search of Stefan Niehoff's home after he posted a satirical image of Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck on social media.

The image, which altered the "Schwarzkopf" logo to "Schwachkopf," led Habeck to file a complaint.

However, the search was also linked to allegations of incitement to hatred due to another image Niehoff posted, depicting Nazi-era antisemitic propaganda.

Niehoff, who denies antisemitism, claims his posts were satirical.

The incident has sparked a debate on free speech and the limits of satire, with some criticizing the police action as excessive, while others support strict measures against online hate speech.

Habeck has filed over 700 complaints against online hate, highlighting the ongoing tension between free expression and combating hate speech in Germany.