Germany's new citizenship test requires applicants to affirm Israel's right to exist, sparking a heated debate. This controversial measure, aimed at countering antisemitism, raises questions about free speech and the role of political views in national identity. As antisemitic incidents rise, largely driven by political speech against Israel, critics argue that this requirement amounts to thought-policing. The law reflects a broader trend in Western countries to suppress dissenting views on Israel, igniting discussions about democracy, identity, and freedom.
As the war in Gaza continues, Western countries are taking increasingly worrisome steps to eradicate ideas and expressions that contradict pro-Israel narratives. In the latest example of such an over-the-top approach, German legislation now demands citizenship candidates to confirm that the State of Israel has a "right to exist."
"New test questions have been added on the topics of antisemitism, the right of the State of...
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