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Election: Why you better not smear posters

Overwriting, smearing, tearing: beware, this is not a trivial offense!

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The National Council elections on September 29 are coming up. This also means: election posters everywhere. And they are increasingly falling victim to the vandalism of some voters. But beware: penalties are imminent! Which ones exactly and which other legal errors you should not fall for? We have all the information for you!

Anyone who casts their vote in an election can have a say in the direction the country takes. Naturally, however, not everyone wants to go in the same direction, which naturally leads to controversy that often ends in graffitied posters, insults and the like. So what, you ask? Well, what individuals may see as an expression of themselves can certainly have legal consequences. But read for yourself.