"German Parliament Eases Citizenship Rules, Allows Dual Passports"

The German parliament has approved legislation to ease citizenship rules and remove restrictions on dual citizenship, allowing people to become eligible for citizenship after five years in Germany, or three with "special integration accomplishments." The reform aims to bolster immigrant integration and attract skilled workers, with the government emphasizing the need to make qualified individuals from around the world an offer similar to the U.S. and Canada. The legislation also specifies that antisemitic and racist acts are incompatible with the "free democratic fundamental order." The move has sparked debate, with the opposition criticizing the plan as a "citizenship devaluation bill" and expressing concerns about potential political conflicts arising from dropping dual citizenship restrictions.