Category Archives: Germany

What is it with American Clients and their Nazi Obsession?

I really like to help the victims of Nazi persecution. Or rather their descendants, considering that most people who survived that horror have passed away since. My main focus is on the restitution of German citizenship to those whose ancestors … Continue reading

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Wannsee

Zur deutschen Fassung. Once again, I am on the train from the capital of culture to the capital of politics, from Chemnitz to Berlin. As I make this journey rather frequently, and because the Deutschlandticket limits me to local and … Continue reading

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Yay, I am in Timbuktu!

Zur deutschen Fassung. Do you know that feeling? There are places, cities and countries you have always wanted to visit, although you hardly know anything about them. The desire can be traced back to infancy, probably to some comic books … Continue reading

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Karl Marx wishes you a wonderful autumn

Zur deutschen Fassung. This and the following photos are from the Park for the Victims of Fascism in Chemnitz, Germany. It’s a large park, which is not a surprise, given the number of victims of fascism. And I am not … Continue reading

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Two Lessons from the last Bilderberg Conference

You are not supposed to say anything about those conferences.
But as I probably won’t get invited back for a second time anyway, I might as well spill some secrets. Continue reading

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How to speed up your application for German citizenship

With the new German citizenship law entering into effect in June 2024, the number of people applying for naturalization will increase substantially. For one, you no longer need to give up your primary citizenship. This requirement, though already riddled with … Continue reading

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The Sharing Culture of Germany

In Germany, people put this plastic cover over the power socket, so that friends can’t charge their mobile phones while visiting. And that’s all you need to know about Germany. 😞

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Germany on Drugs: The Legalization of Cannabis

Living in Germany, but you can’t get high on castles and chocolate cake alone?
Here is everything you need to know about the legalization of weed in Germany. Continue reading

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Deportation

Rather somber moment, opening the e-mail from a citizenship client, and it says: I have also attached the transportation records for my great-great-grandfather’s 1941 deportation from Hamburg to Lodz and his 1942 death record. That really puts into perspective some … Continue reading

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The new German Citizenship Law of 2024

Zur deutschen Fassung. Long awaited, the day has finally come: The German parliament has passed substantial amendments to the Citizenship Act, which will – in many cases – make naturalization in Germany easier. In essence, the residency requirement will be … Continue reading

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