A law under consideration by the German parliament would mean that people who have committed anti-Semitic acts can never be granted citizenship, German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser said on Wednesday.

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[–] 126 points 2 years ago (3 children)

How do they define "antisemitic acts"? There have been widespread protests in support of Palestinian civilians, which goes against a ban in place since the attack by Hamas. Are they going to use vague definitions to revoke citizenship for people protesting against the genocide of Palestinians?

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  • [–] 53 points 2 years ago (2 children)

    Nazi icons/clothing/symbols are outright banned. It's not unspecific.

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  • [+] -23 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 child)

    Yes, I'm aware. In theory, giving parents more control over their kid's education is good too. I'm against the Stop WOKE act though.

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  • [–] 36 points 2 years ago (2 children)

    Uh, is my lemmy attaching the wrong replies to posts or something? Cause for me the comment this reply is on just doesn't make sense as what is being replied to.

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  • [–] -5 points 2 years ago* (1 child)

    If it doesn't make sense, let me explain it. Germany has previously banned nazi iconography. This has been true for my entire life. I'm drawing parallels between this new law in the article from Germany that has very little explanation, and an unconstitutionally vague bill in Florida being used to ban real history about the US.

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  • [–] 4 points 2 years ago

    They will not revoke anything. They will just not grant citizenship for immigrants who have committed crimes that go against the (rough translation) "free and democratic foundations of the nation". Basically: if you are against German democratic and humanitarian values to a degree that is criminal In Germany (eg Hate crimes, attempts to overthrow an election, etc), you can't become a German citizen. You can live in Germany, you can be allowed to work here in Germany, but you ain't one of us ans you can't apply for most benefits.

    Besides, the law actually makes it easier for immigrants to get German citizenship.

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