[2022] CK3 Crashes when clicking on character's names

I think this is the first time I've seen this issue on a pure Intel video system, not a dual one. The Intel Xe video driver you have is from Jan 2021, before Win11 was released, so check with Lenovo support for a new one. Failing that Intel themselves:

Download Intel Drivers and Software

Download new and previously released drivers including support software, bios, utilities, firmware and patches for Intel products. downloadcenter.intel.com
Then do a full **clean** re-install:

- move any valued save games elsewhere
- "uninstall" in Steam-CK3
- manually delete both the Steam/SteamApps/common/CK3 AND Documents/Paradox Interactive/CK3 folders
In particular make sure there are no files or folders left under either the Steam CK3 or Documents CK3 locations, before installing again.

- re-install game in Steam, run a Steam Verify when done.
- add CK3.exe to the exceptions list of your antivirus app; ESPECIALLY if you have Windows Defender, add it to the Ransomware "Apps Allowed Through" list.
- start the game with no mods active and test with a new campaign, not any existing one. Any better?  

FloKat said: My GPU drivers were already the latest,

Are you sure of that? There's been no update from Intel for over a year? That doesn't sound right ...

You mention the Royal Court DLC several times. Are you saying if you disable that in the launcher, the crash does not happen?  

I found this one, dated only a few days ago:

Intel® Graphics – Windows* DCH Drivers

This download installs Intel® Graphics Driver 30.0.101.1631 for Xe Dedicated, 6th-12th Gen Intel® Core™ Processor Graphics, and related Intel Atom®, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors. www.intel.com
Does that not work for you?