I'm not saying its the correct ideological position, but it sure is understandable.
If you consider the structural and institutional racism in the US, and how many innocent people die because of it, one could wonder what the lesser evil is.
IF it would work. But it doesn't. It actually increases polarisation and radicalization. The more you treat the population like idiots the more they will become that.
The best strategy is always for the state to lead in humanism, by example. By showing mercy, patience, tolerance and respect.
It's not understandable, especially as Germany is pushing for harmonization of EU laws based on their prehistoric laws that still have the gestapo mentality.
That's the common excuse. The truth is, EU has increased overall free speech limitations for various reasons that no longer exist. The international political climate helps, with calls for censorship etc from around the world.