Germany's New Citizenship Law Denies Applicants Posting Pro-Palestine Slogans Like 'From the River to the Sea'

Sep 29, 2024, 11:18 PM

Germany is set to implement new regulations that could deny citizenship to individuals who post, like, share, or comment on pro-Palestine slogans such as 'From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free' and 'Let’s go Intifada' on social media. According to reports from North German Radio and Television (NDR) and statements from the Federal Interior Ministry this week, the stipulations are part of a new citizenship law aimed at addressing concerns over anti-Israel sentiments. The slogans are considered grounds for rejection in citizenship applications, and engagement with these phrases online may result in denial of German citizenship under the new regulations.