'Free Expression' is the equivalent euro terminology as I understand it. I'm a Brit living in the US so I think I understand your German perspective but don't understand you supporting the restriction of Free Speech/Expression...
That link's number 2 seems to apply (and explicitly talks about restrictions)?
The exercise of these freedoms, since it carries with it duties and responsibilities, may be subject to such formalities, conditions, restrictions or penalties as are prescribed by law and are necessary in a democratic society, in the interests of national security, territorial integrity or public safety, for the prevention of disorder or crime, for the protection of health or morals, for the protection of the reputation or rights of others, for preventing the disclosure of information received in confidence, or for maintaining the authority and impartiality of the judiciary.
For the hate speech law
[√] prescribed by law
[√] in the interests of national security
[√] in the interests of public safety
You can disagree whether the lower two points apply - I'll argue that these are the reasons behind the law in the first place - but the first one is quite clear I think.
Freedom of Expression within boundaries. Restricted Freedom of Expression?
I'd argue free expression has been the difference between the western world and more oppressive regimes
speakers corner London and Hamburg in 1966, a bit like pre internet Facebook ranting...
https://youtu.be/XGzmRhfef7w
'Free Expression' is the equivalent euro terminology as I understand it. I'm a Brit living in the US so I think I understand your German perspective but don't understand you supporting the restriction of Free Speech/Expression...