Question 111 · Federal question
Which actions related to the State of Israel are prohibited in Germany?
German original (as asked in the real test)
Welche Handlungen in Bezug auf den Staat Israel sind in Deutschland verboten?
- A die Politik Israels öffentlich kritisieren
- B das Aufhängen einer israelischen Flagge auf dem Privatgrundstück
- C eine Diskussion über die Politik Israels
- D der öffentliche Aufruf zur Vernichtung Israels ✓ Correct answer
Translation
Which actions related to the State of Israel are prohibited in Germany?
- A publicly criticizing Israel's policies
- B hanging an Israeli flag on private property
- C a discussion about Israel's policies
- D publicly calling for the destruction of Israel ✓ Correct answer
Explanation
In Germany, freedom of expression is protected (Basic Law Art. 5), but it has limits. Publicly calling for the destruction of a state and its people crosses into incitement to crime and hate speech (e.g., StGB §§ 111, 130). Criticism, discussion, and displaying a flag are generally lawful expressions of opinion.
Tips
- Identify keywords that signal incitement to violence, destruction, or hate; these are usually illegal.
- Remember that general political criticism and discussion are protected by free speech.
- istinguish between opinion (protected) and calls to commit crimes or annihilation (punishable).
- Use elimination: if options involve debate or peaceful symbols, they are typically allowed; options urging violence or eradication are not.
Practice in the app
