American jews apply for German passports to escape the Trump regime.

@randahl Idk if this is the best decision. Since Germany strictly follows USA (and has #AFD in its starting positions for next election). But as we say "In der Not frisst der Teufel Fliegen." (Desperate times call for desperate measures.) Atm it is more save in Germany than in the USA.

I wish all the people good luck and success with their papers and safe travels.

@bufalo1973 @_davd @randahl
And the best thing about it they will not vote for the wrong parties. You are welcome!

@randahl Reminds me of the time Syrians were fleeing to Iraq, circa 2010-2011

@bufalo1973 Schengen is not the whole EU. Ireland is not in it. Cyprus is not in it. Non EU countries are in it. Anyway, It’s mostly about travel and not residence. But you can live in any EU member country plus a few others if you are an EU citizen. Which is what I think you meant.

@randahl

Cuz a scapegoat is a scapegoat...

@relistan @bufalo1973 yup, that's what I meant

@randahl

Most people who immigrate and acquire US citizenship are thinking or want to reclaim their original citizenship and passport as a safeguard, or want to leave and go back home.

Months ago, I spoke with a uni friend who is Australian and married to a yank, and has a US citizenship, and has been living over there for the last decade.

In recent months, she has been exploring the possibility of having dual citizenship (Australian and American). She was in the process of reclaiming her Australian citizenship and passport because she never wanted to lose her Australian citizenship or passport, even after becoming a US citizen.

@randahl

Given that the AfD now has around 20% of the vote here (and another big party has really problems to keep themselves away from the far right) ... while I understand their reasons, I'd recommend to read up a bit on current German politics first.

Make no mistake: As far as I am concerned they're welcome. But I'd really see "back to Germany" as a Hail Mary pass, if I were them.

@jens @marcel @randahl

And has problems with his "firewall" against the right

@marcel @randahl Oh I'd do the same. I'd also not plan on staying in Germany is what I mean.

@glitzersachen @marcel @randahl He's using the swiss cheese model of security architecture, but to achieve his promised savings, has reduced the layers to one.

@randahl thanks for sharing

@glitzersachen @randahl We'll be happy to welcome them in Greece.

@randahl Trump administration be like:

@Tilai @randahl
And Germany's purported protection of Jews primarily occurs in an ardently pro-Israel context these days. But it definitely helps to have moderate Jewish voices push back on the fascists, religious extremists and Israeli lobbyists ‍️

@me_valentijn @randahl I agree with you, but I would strictly distinguish between Israels politics and Jews that flee a country. These people need our help. Like everyone else whose lives are threatened by #MAGA and #ICE

@Tilai The point is that they can get German citizenship relatively easily, and then the EU is open to them ... for now. @randahl

@randahl I did it during the first Trump regime. It’s an incredibly ironic thing. But I am here because my grandfather made the choice to leave Germany in time. Options protect us. Reclaiming them is liberating and healing. ️‍🩹

@_davd @randahl

It still permits EU residency for the time being.

@glitzersachen I understand your point. IMO it is a question of quick & possible solutions rather than personal preference. 20% is not 50%. It might be safer to move quickly now & see what can be a better option in a few years - I doubt GER will turn Nazi within a few years, so that allows for time & planning. Also: in GER there is an additional safety net preventing a state going fully Nazi too quickly: the EU. Although I agree, the drift to extreme right throughout Europe is scary.
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