AustriaDemokratie 9 · Democracy and the Republic's core principles
Freedom of expression has limits in Austria. What is forbidden?
In the exam (German)
Die Meinungsfreiheit hat in Österreich Grenzen. Was ist verboten?
- aPublicly denying the crimes of National Socialism, for example the HolocaustDie Verbrechen des Nationalsozialismus, etwa den Holocaust, öffentlich zu leugnenCorrect answer
- bPublicly calling for hatred or violence against a religious community or an ethnic groupÖffentlich zu Hass oder Gewalt gegen eine Religionsgemeinschaft oder eine Volksgruppe aufzurufenCorrect answer
- cSharply criticising the work of the federal government in a letter to the editor of a newspaperIn einem Leserbrief in einer Zeitung die Arbeit der Bundesregierung scharf zu kritisieren
- dGiving a speech against a new law at a registered rallyBei einer angemeldeten Kundgebung öffentlich gegen ein neues Gesetz eine Rede zu halten
Why?
Everyone may say what they think and may also criticise the government. But this freedom ends where other people are harmed: calls for hatred (incitement, Verhetzung) and denying Nazi crimes are criminal offences.
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A group wants to demonstrate against higher rents in a public square. What applies?Correct answer:It must notify the authorities of the assembly at least 48 hours in advance; the assembly must be peaceful.
Eine Gruppe möchte auf einem öffentlichen Platz gegen höhere Mieten demonstrieren. Was gilt dafür? — Sie muss die Versammlung mindestens 48 Stunden vorher bei der Behörde anzeigen; die Versammlung muss friedlich ablaufen.
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What is part of every individual's freedom of religion in Austria?Correct answer:You may change to another religion.
Correct answer:You may also live without any religious affiliation.
Was gehört in Österreich zur Religionsfreiheit jedes einzelnen Menschen? — Man darf zu einer anderen Religion wechseln. · Man darf auch ohne Religionsbekenntnis leben.
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Which statement about state and religion in Austria is true?Correct answer:There is no state religion, and the state's laws apply to everyone, whatever their religion.
Welche Aussage über Staat und Religion in Österreich ist richtig? — Es gibt keine Staatsreligion, und die staatlichen Gesetze gelten für alle, egal welcher Religion.
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What does the freedom of employment (Freiheit der Erwerbstätigkeit) mean?Correct answer:You may choose your occupation freely; for some occupations, however, you need training or a licence.
Was bedeutet die Freiheit der Erwerbstätigkeit? — Man darf seinen Beruf frei wählen; für manche Berufe braucht man aber eine Ausbildung oder Berechtigung.
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