Ongoing coalition negotiations in Germany are focused on the potential revocation of citizenship for individuals with dual nationality, particularly those accused of supporting terrorism or extremism.

The proposed policy aims to target individuals classified as 'terror supporters, anti-Semites, or extremists,' as outlined in a draft agreement.

There are approximately 5.8 million dual nationals in Germany, many of whom, like Bilal Shabib, face challenges in renouncing their second nationality due to legal restrictions in their countries of origin.

Article 16 of Germany's Basic Law prohibits the revocation of citizenship, aiming to prevent past abuses where citizenship was used as a political tool.

Current law allows for citizenship revocation if individuals voluntarily join terror groups or foreign military, but the proposed changes extend beyond these parameters.

A statement from the coalition's exploratory paper suggests a legal review to assess whether citizenship can be revoked from dual nationals deemed a threat to democracy.

Despite resistance from the SPD, the CDU/CSU is steadfast in pursuing this proposal, which aligns with the campaign promises of leaders like Friedrich Merz and Markus Söder.

Constitutional lawyers warn that revoking citizenship could violate Germany's Basic Law, which prohibits measures that allow for political abuse.

Legal scholar Thomas Groß cautions that the coalition's plans could open a 'Pandora's box' of citizenship revocation, potentially exploited by extremist groups in the future.

Shabib, a dual national born in Germany to Syrian parents, expresses concern about feeling like a 'second-class German' amid discussions on citizenship revocation.

Political editor Lisa Caspari highlights the dangers and problems that could arise from implementing such legislation.

The heated debate surrounding dual citizenship and migration has led many, including Shabib, to consider living outside Germany as a viable option for their families.