Fact check: Absurd German laws that don't (actually) exist | DW News
March 1, 2026
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as posted by the channelAlarming, shocking, outrageous? Social videos claim Germany fines you 750€ for flushing toilet paper and bans driving after 10 PM. These viral TikToks want you to think Germany is chaotic and anti‑democratic. We show you who’s behind the fakes - and why.
Authors: Rayna Breuer/Tetyana Klug
Editor: Rachel Baig
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