Author Archives: Andreas Moser

About Andreas Moser

I am a lawyer in Germany, with a focus on international family law, migration and citizenship law, as well as constitutional law. My other interests include long walks, train rides, hitchhiking, history, and writing stories.

For religious reasons

Posted on 2014-04-19 by Andreas Moser

Parent 1: I am too lazy to get up in the morning to get my kids to school. Society: What an evil parent! Parent 2: For religious reasons, I don’t allow my kids to attend school. Society: Respect! – – … Continue reading →

Posted in Human Rights, Law, Life, Philosophy, Religion | Tagged , | 27 Comments

Film Review: “Argo”

Posted on 2014-04-18 by Andreas Moser

When I was in prison in Iran in 2009, I was hoping for someone like Tony Mendez to burst open the door to my cell and to whisk me to a waiting helicopter. Except that I hadn’t heard of him at the … Continue reading →

Posted in Cinema, History, Iran, Politics | Tagged , , , , | 7 Comments

What People on Twitter think about Me

Posted on 2014-04-17 by Andreas Moser

To be continued, I assume. Yes, I thought that some people couldn’t stop themselves:

Posted in Technology | Tagged | 10 Comments

Easily Confused (33) Erasmus students

Posted on 2014-04-16 by Andreas Moser

Young Europeans wasting their lives in 1914: Young Europeans wasting their lives in 1944: Young Europeans wasting their lives in 2014: As much as I question what Erasmus students do during their time abroad, in light of the above comparison even I have … Continue reading →

Posted in Europe, History, Life, World War I, World War II | Tagged | 15 Comments

Diplomatic Breakthrough in Crimea

Posted on 2014-04-13 by Andreas Moser

After weeks of failing communication between the great powers and after the world had come dangerously close to World War III Cold War II, international negotiators reached an agreement on Sunday night after a Summit Meeting on Crimea. (Zur deutschen … Continue reading →

Posted in Cold War, History, Politics, Ukraine, World War II | Tagged , | 3 Comments

Polignano a Mare

Posted on 2014-04-12 by Andreas Moser

A short train ride to the south of Bari is the town of Polignano a Mare, where the houses are situated on top of steep cliffs as if they were scrambling to get the best view on the sea, with at least … Continue reading →

Posted in Apulia, Italy, Photography, Travel | Tagged , | 11 Comments

Video Blog: Car Bomb in Bari

Posted on 2014-04-11 by Andreas Moser

It always happens, wherever I move. As soon as I settle in, somebody tries to get rid of me already. A few minutes ago, a car bomb exploded outside of my house in Bari, Italy. Luckily, it happened during lunchtime … Continue reading →

Posted in Apulia, Cinema, Italy, Terrorism, Video Blog | Tagged , | 6 Comments

Anti-German election campaign in Italy

Posted on 2014-04-11 by Andreas Moser

Finally I know what it feels like to be part of a group of foreigners used as scapegoats in an election campaign. It feels weird. Despite being aware that they are not targeted against me personally, I always feel affected by … Continue reading →

Posted in Europe, Germany, Italy, Politics | Tagged , , | 18 Comments

Easily Confused (32) Manuel Valls

Posted on 2014-04-09 by Andreas Moser

Whenever I see Manuel Valls, the new French Prime Minister, I am reminded of Jamie McDonald (actor Paul Higgins), the “crossest man in Scotland” from the film In the Loop:

Posted in Cinema, France, Politics, Scotland, UK | Tagged , , , , , , | 4 Comments

My Home is my Castle

Posted on 2014-04-07 by Andreas Moser

At Castel del Monte in Apulia in Italy, taking notes for my upcoming report about my visit to this extraordinary castle.

Posted in Apulia, Italy, Photography, Travel | Tagged | 5 Comments