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Germany's Citizenship Expansion Sparks Surge in Jewish Applications
1/30/2026
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- Germany expanded citizenship rules to allow descendants of those who fled Nazi Germany to reclaim citizenship, prompting many American Jews to apply.
- Attorney David Young notes a significant rise in applicants considering relocation to Germany, with processing times now taking years.
- Eric Podietz and his sister Eva-Lynn express concerns about antisemitism and the current climate.
- Judy Spring emphasizes the value of having a backup plan.
