When is freedom of expression restricted in Germany?

Einbürgerungstest, question 16 German original

Wann ist die Meinungsfreiheit in Deutschland eingeschränkt?

  1. bei der öffentlichen Verbreitung falscher Behauptungen über einzelne Personen when false claims about individuals are spread in public
  2. bei Meinungsäußerungen über die Bundesregierung when people express opinions about the Bundesregierung (Federal Government)
  3. bei Diskussionen über Religionen in discussions about religions
  4. bei Kritik am Staat when people criticise the state
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Correct answer: bei der öffentlichen Verbreitung falscher Behauptungen über einzelne Personen when false claims about individuals are spread in public

Why?

Article 5 of the Grundgesetz (Basic Law) limits freedom of expression through the general laws and the right to personal honour. Spreading false claims about a person in public can therefore be a criminal offence. Criticising the government, the state or religions is covered by freedom of expression.

Key term: Behauptung = claim

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