Author Archives: Andreas Moser

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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.

You need a parasol?

Posted on 2017-03-30 by Andreas Moser

When I went to Greece, I forgot to take my stylish hat. Walking along the promenade in Thessaloniki and suffering from the sun, I found relief in the form of public parasols. Good that it was early in the day, … Continue reading →

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The Nazi-taxi in Bolivia

Posted on 2017-03-29 by Andreas Moser

I recently wrote how football teams in South America are distinguished by their political affiliation. Apparently, the same is true for taxi drivers. This moto-taxi driver in Villa Tunari in Bolivia wore his conviction on the helmet so visibly, that … Continue reading →

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Instagram 1.0

Posted on 2017-03-29 by Andreas Moser

How our grandmothers got their cool Facebook profile photos. (Warsaw, Poland in 1946.)

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Book Review: “Alone in Berlin” by Hans Fallada

Posted on 2017-03-28 by Andreas Moser

When a novel becomes an international bestseller 62 years after its original publication, there has to be something to it. Jeder stirbt für sich allein by Hans Fallada was published in Germany in 1947 and finally got translated into English … Continue reading →

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Why should you get up early?

Posted on 2017-03-28 by Andreas Moser

Because it’s the only way to catch these views of Illimani: Photographed during the hike to Chacaltaya in Bolivia. 

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Where did I put my head?

Posted on 2017-03-27 by Andreas Moser

(Spotted in Catania in Sicily.)

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Germanize Yourself

Posted on 2017-03-27 by Andreas Moser

Thanks to my FAQ on German citizenship law and my professional help, hundreds of additional people each year are able to obtain German citizenship and/or move to Germany. – But once there, the real problems begin. If you want to blend right … Continue reading →

Posted in Germany, Immigration Law | Tagged | 5 Comments

Random Thoughts (9)

Posted on 2017-03-26 by Andreas Moser

In Bolivia, I spoke with a lawyer about feminicidios, the killing of women by their partners, which carries a higher sentence than a “regular” homicide. Out of curiosity, I looked up the figure for Germany – and was shocked: 331 … Continue reading →

Posted in Bolivia, Economics, Germany, History, Human Rights, Immigration Law, Law, Mexico, Military, Music, Poland, Politics, Romania, Russia, Travel, Ukraine, USA, World War II | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Neil Gorsuch may have over-prepared

Posted on 2017-03-25 by Andreas Moser

If anyone would ever ask me to become a Justice on the Supreme Court, I would re-read the Constitution until I had it memorized and then I would try to read as many previous decisions by the court as I … Continue reading →

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How dangerous is Hiking in Israel?

Posted on 2017-03-25 by Andreas Moser

That’s an easy question to answer: Not dangerous at all. But apparently the question gets asked a lot because the Wikitravel page on the Israel National Trail specifically states: Carrying a weapon is completely unnecessary. So, this hiker whom I … Continue reading →

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