Brandenburg's naturalization policy: Israel's confession causes a dispute!

Brandenburg's naturalization policy: Israel's confession causes a dispute!

in Brandenburg has been in the case of a new law since June 2025, which makes the commitment to Israel's right to exist for naturalization. However, this regulation was introduced without coordination with the coalition partner, the Alliance Sarah Wagenknecht (BSW). BSW state chairman Friederike Benda described the procedure as a "attack on democracy" and accused the state government of creating a "mind state", while Interior Minister René Wilke (non-party) emphasized that the regulation in consultation with Prime Minister Dietmar Woidke (SPD) was decided. was adopted by the then traffic light coalition.

Prime Minister Woidke said that Israel's right to exist for the SPD was not negotiable. People who reject the existence of Israel in its borders recognized by 1948 under international law should not be naturalized. Wilke pointed out that the regulation does not mean that one must agree to the Israeli government's decisions.

criticism and political reactions

The CDU parliamentary group in Brandenburg also critically takes note of the measures and calls for a clear statement by the state government on the subject of Israel. Group leader Jan Redmann requires a clarification to keep the state government. In the context of the discussion about anti -Semitism and support of Israel, it becomes clear that in 2023 around 1,200 people were killed in an attack by Hamas in Israel and more than 250 were taken hostages. At the same time, according to the health authority in Gaza, the number of Palestinians killed amounts to over 54,000, with both fighters and civilians being counted.

In the debate about the regulations and attitude to Israel, Anti -Semitism officer Andreas Büttner has also spoken out. He explained that anti -Semitism in Germany is currently at a historic high. Meanwhile, the CDU continues in its demands and requires a confirmation of solidarity with Israel and increased protective measures for Jewish institutions.

outlook on Berlin

The Governing Mayor of Berlin, Kai Wegner (CDU), has signaled that he is considering a similar regulation for naturalization in Berlin and wants to search for discussions with the SPD. So far, naturalization applications in Germany usually have to include a commitment to the free democratic basic order of the Basic Law. These new developments in Brandenburg could soon also cause discussions in the capital.

How these regulations will affect naturalization policy in Germany in the long term remains to be seen.