[on_the_train]

No, the law is strictly different for politicians. They're treated much much better by law they themselves passed. They're above the people.

[patchymcnoodles]

That specific law is for politicians only yes, but you can still go to court if someone insults you - § 185 StGB.

[on_the_train]

But that one is almost never enforced. While the politician one makes the police knock at your door