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Germany has taken many forms throughout the history of censorship in the country. Various regimes have restricted the press, cinema, literature, and other entertainment venues. In contemporary Germany, the Grundgesetz (Basic Law) generally guarantees freedom of press, speech, and opinion.[1]
Today, censorship is mainly exerted in the form of restriction of access to certain media (examples include motion pictures and video games) to older adolescents or adults, as well as perceived online fake news, hate speech and misinformation.
Furthermore, the publication of works violating the rights of the individual or those considered to be capable of inciting popular hatred (Volksverhetzung) may be prohibited. Possession of such works (including Adolf Hitler's Mein Kampf), however, is generally not punishable. As of 2024, Germany is ranked 10th on the Press Freedom Index.[2]
- ^ "Basic Law for the Federal Republic of Germany". www.gesetze-im-internet.de. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
- ^ "Reporters Without Borders". rsf.org. Retrieved 23 August 2024.