Catalogue question 14 · Question catalogue in force since 2024-07-01
Freedom of expression in Germany means that I …
- may insult passers-by on the street.
- can express my opinion on the internet. Correct
- may publicly display Nazi, Hamas or Islamic State symbols.
- may only express my opinion as long as I do not contradict the government.
Why — for every option
- A — Insulting someone (§ 185 Criminal Code) is a criminal offence and is not covered by freedom of expression.
- B — Correct: freedom of expression (Art. 5(1) Basic Law) expressly protects stating your own opinion, including online.
- C — Publicly displaying symbols of unconstitutional or terrorist organisations is a criminal offence (§ 86a Criminal Code) and is not protected speech.
- D — The opposite is true: criticising the government is precisely a core area protected by freedom of expression.
Source: www.gesetze-im-internet.de
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