Germany: 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

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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…

Scope

Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content moderation authority governance
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government

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2026-04-17
in consultation

On 17 April 2026, the Federal Ministry of Justice and Consumer Protection (BMJV) opened a consultat…

2026-05-22
processing consultation

On 22 May 2026, the Federal Ministry of Justice and Consumer Protection closes the consultation on …