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Germany repeals fast-track citizenship law

Germany repeals fast-track citizenship law

  • Dobrindt said that the government was sending a “clear signal“
  • “The German passport will be available as recognition of successful integration and not as an incentive for illegal migration”
By AFP ·
Shamima Begum left London in 2015 aged 15 and traveled with two school friends to Syria to become a Daesh bride. (File/AFP)

Shamima Begum refused UK Supreme Court appeal of citizenship removal

By Reuters ·
Saudi citizenship has been granted to a number of people with distinguished talents. (File/AFP)

Saudi citizenship granted to selection of researchers, innovators, and specialists

By Arab News ·
Number of new German citizens hits 20-year high as many Syrians naturalized

Number of new German citizens hits 20-year high as many Syrians naturalized

By AP ·
Putin expands fast-track Russian citizenship to all Ukraine

Putin expands fast-track Russian citizenship to all Ukraine

By AP ·
Ukraine grants citizenship to top Russian journalist who denounced war

Ukraine grants citizenship to top Russian journalist who denounced war

By Reuters ·
Russia offers fast-track citizenship to residents of occupied Ukraine

Russia offers fast-track citizenship to residents of occupied Ukraine

By Reuters ·
Portugal opens inquiry into Roman Abramovich’s citizenship

Portugal opens inquiry into Roman Abramovich’s citizenship

By Reuters ·
Special How Lebanon’s antiquated citizenship laws deny stateless people and their children basic rights and welfare graphic

How Lebanon’s antiquated citizenship laws deny stateless people and their children basic rights and welfare

By Nadia Al-Faour ·
If the Nationality and Borders Bill passes, the government would no longer have to give notice of a decision to strip citizenship if it was not “reasonably practicable.” (Shutterstock)

Britons stripped of citizenship pen letter opposing controversial UK bill

By Arab News ·
The citizenship list included religious and academic figures who have helped supply libraries with works, books and research papers focused on Shariah sciences and Islamic history. (Supplied)

Saudi citizenship granted to leading scientific, religious, medical and educational figures

By Al-Sharq Al-Awsat ·
Saudi Arabia announced on Thursday that royal approval had been issued to grant Saudi citizenship to a number of eminent specialists from a variety of fields. (Supplied)

First batch of naturalized Saudis under new decree revealed

By .Asharq Al-Awsat ·
Israel ban on Arab family unifications lapses after PM loses vote

Israel ban on Arab family unifications lapses after PM loses vote

By AP ·

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