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It is illegal to display Nazi symbolism, like a swastika, or deny the Holocaust. Insulting someone in public or online is a crime, with online insults potentially leading to higher fines because they persist indefinitely. German law also prohibits malicious gossip, violent threats, and fake quotes.
Reposting untrue statements is also a crime because the reader can't distinguish whether you just invented this or just reposted it. Punishments for hate speech can include jail time for repeat offenders, but often involve stiff fines and device confiscation. People are shocked when their phones are taken away, and they see it as a severe punishment, sometimes worse than a fine, because so much of their life is on their phone.