Germany: Content moderation regulation in Bill to strengthen civil and criminal protection against digital violence
Progress
Current status
in consultation
22 May 2026 processing consultation
17 Apr 2026 in consultation
Scope
Implementers
Germany
Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content moderation regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Federal Ministry of Justice and Consumer Protection closes consultation on Bill to strengthen civil and criminal protection against digital violence including content moderation regulation
On 22 May 2026, the Federal Ministry of Justice and Consumer Protection closes the consultation on the draft Bill to strengthen civil and criminal protection against digital violence, including provisions on content moderation. The draft Bill refers…
SourceEvent type
law
Action type
consultation closed
Government branch
executive
Government body
central government
Federal Ministry of Justice and Consumer Protection opened consultation on Bill to strengthen civil and criminal protection against digital violence including content moderation regulation
On 17 April 2026, the Federal Ministry of Justice and Consumer Protection opened a consultation on the draft Bill to strengthen civil and criminal protection against digital violence, including provisions on content moderation, with submissions acce…
SourceEvent type
law
Action type
consultation opened
Government branch
executive
Government body
central government