The Berlin Administrative Court has upheld the revocation of a citizenship due to social media posts related to Hamas, potentially leaving the individual stateless.

The court’s decision allows for an appeal to the Berlin-Brandenburg Higher Administrative Court, with further escalation to the Federal Constitutional Court and the European Court of Human Rights anticipated.

This case highlights the implications of the new citizenship law enacted in summer 2024, which both eases and tightens naturalization requirements, raising concerns over potential infringements on freedom of expression and belief.