Part of a liberal democracy is the right to the freedom of opinion. Regardless of the distribution channels used, journalistic and editorial offers foster the discourse in society. They inform, entertain, stimulate discussions, offer background information, convey values and, by doing so, make a crucial contribution to the opinion-forming process. The freedom of the press, the freedom of broadcasting and the freedom of opinion are an indispensable part of German democracy.

Disinformation, hate speech or incitement to violence must be resolutely opposed in any democracy. Those who fight against the principles of liberal democracy must face the full force of the law.