On June 26, 2024, Germany's government introduced legislation to ease the deportation of foreigners who publicly approve of terrorist acts.

This law, enacted by Chancellor Olaf Scholz's administration, allows a single social media comment endorsing terrorism to be grounds for expulsion.

The move follows a knife attack last month by an opponent of 'political Islam,' which resulted in the death of a police officer.

The legislation aims to address the increasing promotion of terrorism online.

Interior Minister Nancy Faeser emphasized that individuals without a German passport who glorify terrorism will be expelled whenever possible.

The law also forms part of broader measures to manage migration and integrate immigrants more effectively, while ensuring antisemitic and racist acts disqualify citizenship candidates.

The new naturalization law tightens criteria for obtaining German citizenship, including a greater focus on issues like antisemitism and Israel's right to exist.