GENERAL QUESTION · 96
Leben in der Demokratie · BAMF 07.05.2025
How can someone who denies the Holocaust be punished?
Official German wording
Wie kann jemand, der den Holocaust leugnet, bestraft werden?
Answer options
- Areduction of social benefits
- Bup to 100 hours of community service
- Cnot at all, Holocaust denial is permitted
- Dwith imprisonment of up to five years or a fineCorrect answer
EDITORIAL LEARNING AID
Why is this answer correct?
Denying the Holocaust is a criminal offence under § 130(3) of the Criminal Code (incitement to hatred) and is punishable with imprisonment of up to five years or a fine. Cutting social benefits (a) or community service hours (b) are not penalties for this offence, and impunity (c) contradicts the law.
Holocaust denial: § 130 Criminal Code, up to five years' imprisonment.
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