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time.com
2 months ago
Europe news

Russia Arrests Dual U.S. Citizen on Accusations of Treason

FSB detained a dual U.S.-Russian national on treason charges for sending $50 to a nonprofit supporting Ukraine.
Treason can now carry a life sentence in Russia, with an increase from up to 20 years by President Putin in 2023. [ more ]
www.dw.com
3 months ago
Germany news

Germany: Citizenship law could prompt 50,000 Turks to apply DW 01/20/2024

German lawmakers have endorsed a new path to citizenship, allowing more people to gain dual nationality.
The Turkish community in Germany expects 50,000 people with Turkish roots to make naturalization applications in the coming years. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
3 months ago
Germany news

Germany's parliament approves easing citizenship laws

German lawmakers have approved legislation to ease the rules on gaining citizenship and end the ban on holding dual citizenship.
The legislation will allow people to become eligible for citizenship after five years in Germany or three in case of special integration accomplishments.
Dual nationality, which was previously only allowed for citizens of other EU countries, will now be permitted, allowing thousands of German-born Turks to become voters. [ more ]
www.thelocal.de
3 months ago
Germany politics

BREAKING: German parliament passes landmark dual citizenship reform

Germany has passed a bill to relax its citizenship and naturalisation laws, permitting the holding of multiple nationalities, reducing residence requirements, and removing language barriers for over-67s.
All parties within Chancellor Olaf Scholz's three-party coalition voted in favor of the law, while opposition parties voted against. [ more ]
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