Germany: Majority of people on Islamic extremist watchlist have German passports
New data about Islamic terrorism raises another warning signal that integration efforts in Germany are failing
Denmark blocks convicts from obtaining citizenship, tightens other requirements
Citizenship test will include questions about Danish values
Muslim man who refused to shake female official’s hand won’t obtain citizenship, German court rules
The court in Stuttgart rejected his complaint
Syrian migrant arrested for rape in Sweden just a year after gaining citizenship
The Syrian migrant is also being investigated for a separate attempted rape case
Germany confirms a record number of foreigners
Every eighth person in Germany is a foreigner
Czechia tightens its citizenship law
The process of obtaining Czech citizenship just got tougher
Czechia is an increasingly proud nation
Feelings of pride for Czech citizens reach new highs.
Why is a handshake a requirement for citizenship?
The Danish Parliament passed a new law summarizing the rules for granting citizenship. It includes a mandatory handshake between the applicant and the presiding officer. With the handshake, the applicant expresses respect for Danish society and culture.