Language: English
Question 96 · Federal question
How can someone who denies the Holocaust be punished?
German original (as asked in the real test)
Wie kann jemand, der den Holocaust leugnet, bestraft werden?
- A Kürzung sozialer Leistungen
- B bis zu 100 Sozialstunden
- C gar nicht, Holocaustleugnung ist erlaubt
- D mit Freiheitsstrafe bis zu fünf Jahren oder mit Geldstrafe ✓ Correct answer
Translation
How can someone who denies the Holocaust be punished?
- A Reduction of social benefits
- B Up to 100 hours of community service
- C Not at all, Holocaust denial is allowed
- D With imprisonment of up to five years or a fine ✓ Correct answer
Explanation
Denying the Holocaust counts as Volksverhetzung (incitement to hatred) under Section 130 of the Criminal Code, punishable by up to five years in prison or a fine.
Tips
- Volksverhetzung is a criminal offense, so think prison or fine, not a lesser administrative penalty.
- Free speech has limits when it attacks human dignity, and this is one of them.
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