German state: Citizenship applicants must support Israel – DW – 12/06/2023
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The state of Saxony-Anhalt has said people who do not recognize Israel's right to exist cannot become naturalized citizens. The eastern state's interior minister said Germany's other 15 states should take similar steps.
  • chitak166@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Do Germans have to recognize every state’s right to exist?

    What makes Israel so special?

    This feels like a strategy straight out of Russia’s playbook. Now Germans will have ‘data’ that says X amount of their population stands with Israel.

    • dogslayeggs@lemmy.worldEnglish
      1·
      11 months ago

      but I don’t think requiring agreement on international politics should be required for citizenship

      It’s almost like you didn’t actually read what I said.