#12Democracy and fundamental rightsAuf Deutsch

Eine Partei im Deutschen Bundestag will die Pressefreiheit abschaffen. Ist das möglich?

A party in the German Bundestag wants to abolish freedom of the press. Is that possible?

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AJa, wenn mehr als die Hälfte der Abgeordneten im Bundestag dafür sind.
BJa, aber dazu müssen zwei Drittel der Abgeordneten im Bundestag dafür sein.
CNein, denn die Pressefreiheit ist ein Grundrecht. Sie kann nicht abgeschafft werden.
DNein, denn nur der Bundesrat kann die Pressefreiheit abschaffen.

Explanation

Freedom of the press is enshrined in Article 5 of the Basic Law of the Federal Republic of Germany and is one of the fundamental rights that protect freedom and democracy in Germany. Fundamental rights cannot simply be abolished by a majority in the Bundestag, as they enjoy special protection that ensures individual freedom and the control of power by the citizens. This is a central aspect of the German constitution, which ensures that fundamental freedoms cannot be arbitrarily restricted.

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