Germany: Content moderation authority governance 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 authority governance
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 authority governance
On 22 May 2026, the Federal Ministry of Justice and Consumer Protection closes the consultation on the law to strengthen civil and criminal protection against digital violence including content moderation authority governance. The GgdG would establi…
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 authority governance
On 17 April 2026, the Federal Ministry of Justice and Consumer Protection (BMJV) opened a consultation on the draft Act on the Strengthening of Civil-Law and Criminal-Law Protection against Digital Violence (GgdG) until 22 May 2026. The GgdG would e…
SourceEvent type
law
Action type
consultation opened
Government branch
executive
Government body
central government