Protection of the constitution · Question 20 of 56
A party in the German Bundestag wants to abolish freedom of the press. Is that possible?
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Answer
- B No, because freedom of the press is a basic right. It cannot be abolished.
Explanation
Freedom of the press is a basic right under Article 5 of the Basic Law. According to Article 19(2), the essence of a basic right may not be affected, so it cannot be abolished even by a large majority. Human dignity and the principles of Articles 1 and 20 are even protected from any constitutional amendment by Article 79(3).