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In a significant policy shift, Germany introduced a new citizenship law on Tuesday, requiring applicants to affirm Israel's right to exist. This move aligns with Chancellor Olaf Scholz's socially liberal government agenda and responds to rising antisemitism and the polarized debate over Israel's actions against Hamas.

 

The Scholz administration, which prioritized dual nationality during its 2021 campaign, has now reduced the waiting period for new citizens to five years. Previously, dual citizenship was not an option for first-generation migrants in Germany. However, the recent surge in antisemitic incidents, alongside increasing support for anti-immigrant, far-right ideologies, has led Berlin to frame the citizenship overhaul as a stringent affirmation of loyalty to German values.

 

Interior Minister Nancy Faeser emphasized the balance between inclusivity and adherence to core values. “Anyone who shares our values and makes an effort can now get a German passport more quickly and no longer has to give up part of their identity by giving up their old nationality,” Faeser stated. “But we have also made it just as clear: anyone who does not share our values cannot get a German passport. We have drawn a crystal-clear red line here and made the law much stricter than before.”

 

The new legal framework for citizenship was established in January, with the specific requirements of the citizenship test detailed by government regulation. Initially, the interior ministry indicated the inclusion of questions on Judaism and Jewish life but was non-committal about requiring a declaration regarding Israel's right to exist. The ministry confirmed on Tuesday that such a declaration is now mandatory.

 

“New test questions have been added on the topics of antisemitism, the right of the state of Israel to exist, and Jewish life in Germany,” the interior ministry announced. The test will also require a commitment to gender equality, democracy, and Germany’s historical responsibility towards Judaism, stemming from the crimes of National Socialism.

 

Felix Klein, Germany’s commissioner for fighting antisemitism, reported a “catastrophic” rise in hate crimes against Jewish people in Germany. Antisemitic incidents logged in 2023 increased by 83% to 4,782, most of which involved hate speech, but also included several hundred cases of physical violence. Despite the government’s zero-tolerance stance on antisemitism, it has faced criticism for perceived suppression of criticism against the Israeli government, particularly concerning its actions in Gaza.

 

Sabine Döring, Germany’s junior minister for higher education, recently resigned after her ministry explored defunding research by academics who criticized police actions against anti-Israeli student protests. The controversy underscores the tension between combating antisemitism and protecting free speech, which has become a contentious issue, especially among Germany’s young Muslims who feel increasingly radicalized by what they perceive as governmental suppression of their right to express their opinions.

 

Credit: Financial Time 2024-06-28

 

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2 hours ago, wombat said:

Doesn't mean squat...the Koran says they can lie to apostates..

Ie deny islam in order to further islam.

but actions taken by them later showing that they had lied means losing German citizenship

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they should interview ex-muslims about this issue. apostate Muslims  are rare as it's considered treason and often disowned by family and put to death, if the family is devout to their code. there are some interesting youtubes from ex-muslims warning about their former religion 

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