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Category Archives: Germany
FAQ on German Citizenship Law – updated 2024
I am a German lawyer, specializing in German citizenship law. These FAQ are supposed to give you an overview of the basic principles governing this area of law, so you can decide whether a paid consultation is worth it. Before … Continue reading
Posted in German Law, Germany, Immigration Law, Law
Tagged citizenship, German citizenship, immigration, passport
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Espionage as Exceptional Integration
As a citizenship lawyer, I am not very fond of clauses in the law that allow naturalization under exceptional circumstances. Far too many people think of themselves as very special, and I have to spend a large part of my … Continue reading
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
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
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
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
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
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
Posted in German Law, Germany, Immigration Law, Law, Politics
Tagged German citizenship, German passport, lawyer, legal advice
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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. 😞
Posted in Germany, Technology
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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
The Happy Hermit 