Maik und Sybille wollen mit Freunden an ihrem deutschen Wohnort eine Demonstration auf der Straße abhalten. Was müssen sie vorher tun?
Correct answer: A. They have to register the demonstration.
In German, as in the test
- Sie müssen die Demonstration anmelden. (richtige Antwort)
- Sie müssen nichts tun. Man darf in Deutschland jederzeit überall demonstrieren.
- Sie können gar nichts tun, denn Demonstrationen sind in Deutschland grundsätzlich verboten.
- Maik und Sybille müssen einen neuen Verein gründen, weil nur Vereine demonstrieren dürfen.
English translation
Maik and Sybille want to hold a street demonstration with friends in the German town where they live. What do they have to do first?
- They have to register the demonstration. (Correct answer)
- They don't have to do anything. In Germany you may demonstrate anywhere at any time.
- They can't do anything, because demonstrations are generally banned in Germany.
- Maik and Sybille have to found a new association, because only associations may demonstrate.
Why this is correct
Freedom of assembly is a basic right (Article 8 of the Basic Law). Open-air demonstrations must usually be registered with the authorities in advance (Anmeldung), but they don't need permission.