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Dual Nationality

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sports15 days ago•218 min saved

Gu breaks silence over vitriol after selecting China over the U.S. for the Winter Olympics

Freestyle skier Eileen Gu, a 22-year-old Stanford student and one of the sport’s highest-earning athletes, has faced intensified vitriol for competing for China rather than the United States. She spoke about threats, online hate and even physical attacks at a news conference, saying she’s grown stronger and wants to shield others from cyberbullying, amid a charged US-China sporting rivalry where supporters defend her dual heritage.

via CNN|

#china #dual-nationality #eileen-gu

politics1 year ago

Italian Citizenship for Argentina's Milei Sparks Controversy

Argentina's President has obtained Italian citizenship, sparking criticism from those who argue that a head of state should not hold dual nationality. Critics are concerned about potential conflicts of interest and the symbolic implications of a national leader possessing citizenship from another country.

via The New York Times|

#argentina #criticism #dual-nationality

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

"Germany's Parliament Eases Citizenship Laws for Foreigners"

Germany's parliament has approved legislation to ease citizenship rules, allowing people to become eligible for citizenship after five years and opening up the possibility of dual nationalities. The bill, put forward by Chancellor Olaf Scholz's coalition, also reduces the residency requirement for German-born children to automatically become citizens and permits dual nationality for tens of thousands of German-born Turks. The legislation aims to acknowledge Germany's ethnic diversity and multiculturalism, but faces opposition from conservative and far-right parties who argue it could devalue German citizenship and import division.

via Al Jazeera English|

#citizenship #dual-nationality #germany

international-affairs2 years ago•5 min saved

Concerns Mount for Israeli Hostages Held by Hamas

The family of an elderly Israeli woman held captive by Hamas in Gaza expressed concern for hostages without dual nationality, following the release of dual American-Israeli nationals. They fear that those without foreign citizenship may be at a disadvantage in securing their loved ones' release. The family emphasized the need for action, including providing medical treatment and returning the hostages home. Hamas has refused requests by the Red Cross to access the hostages, raising concerns for their welfare. The release of the American-Israeli hostages was seen as a public relations move by Hamas. Israel continues its efforts to return all hostages and missing individuals home.

via The Times of Israel|

#dual-nationality #gaza #hamas