GermanyAufgabe 243 · Politics in a democracy
Maik and Sybille want to hold a street demonstration with friends in the German town where they live. What must they do beforehand?
In the exam (German)
Maik und Sybille wollen mit Freunden an ihrem deutschen Wohnort eine Demonstration auf der Straße abhalten. Was müssen sie vorher tun?
- aThey must register the demonstration.Sie müssen die Demonstration anmelden.Correct answer
- bThey do not have to do anything. In Germany you may demonstrate anywhere at any time.Sie müssen nichts tun. Man darf in Deutschland jederzeit überall demonstrieren.
- cThey cannot do anything at all, because demonstrations are generally forbidden in Germany.Sie können gar nichts tun, denn Demonstrationen sind in Deutschland grundsätzlich verboten.
- dMaik and Sybille must set up a new association, because only associations may demonstrate.Maik und Sybille müssen einen neuen Verein gründen, weil nur Vereine demonstrieren dürfen.
Why?
Article 8 of the Basic Law (Grundgesetz) protects freedom of assembly: you may gather peacefully and without weapons. But you must register an open-air demonstration in advance with the responsible authority, usually at least 48 hours before you publicly invite people to it. Important: registering does not mean asking for permission – a demonstration may only be banned in exceptional cases, for example if there is a danger to public safety.
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