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CDU Leader Advocates for Stricter Immigration Rules and Critiques Dual Citizenship in Germany

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CDU Leader Advocates for Stricter Immigration Rules and Critiques Dual Citizenship in Germany

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  • Friedrich Merz, the leader of the CDU, expresses concerns that **dual citizenship creates significant issues** in Germany, particularly after a deadly incident at a Christmas market.
  • Merz advocates for **revoking citizenship** for dual nationals who commit crimes and urges more stringent **migration laws**.
  • He criticized last year's reform allowing dual citizenship, stating it leads to **additional complexities** in civic integration.
  • Merz pointed out that most applicants prefer to retain their original citizenship, indicating a trend towards **normalizing dual citizenship** in German law.
  • His remarks have sparked concern regarding their implications for **Germany's Basic Law**, which protects citizenship rights, as well as fears of fostering a far-right agenda.

Read more at The Local.

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