GENERAL QUESTION · 243
Mensch & Gesellschaft · BAMF 07.05.2025
Maik and Sybille want to hold a demonstration on the street with friends at their German place of residence. What must they do beforehand?
Official German wording
Maik und Sybille wollen mit Freunden an ihrem deutschen Wohnort eine Demonstration auf der Straße abhalten. Was müssen sie vorher tun?
Answer options
- AThey must register the demonstration.Correct answer
- BThey do not have to do anything. In Germany one may demonstrate anywhere at any time.
- CThey can do nothing at all, because demonstrations are fundamentally prohibited in Germany.
- DMaik and Sybille must found a new association, because only associations may demonstrate.
EDITORIAL LEARNING AID
Why is this answer correct?
Under the Assembly Act, demonstrations must be registered with the competent authority at least 48 hours in advance; no permit is required. Demonstrating is protected by Article 8 of the Basic Law and is not prohibited, and individuals or loose groups may also demonstrate.
Demonstration: register 48 hours in advance.
This translation and explanation are editorial learning aids. The official German wording and answer key govern the examination.
Source
Official BAMF question catalogue dated 7 May 2025. BAMF