Dual citizenship in Norway will become a fact. The bill was passed by the required majority during Thursday's meeting of the Norwegian Parliament. Only representatives were against Labor Party and the Center Party.
It's a good day
Dual nationality in Norway will become a fact. The relevant act was passed by the required parliamentary majority. Ove Trellevik from the Høyre Party does not hide his satisfaction: "This is a good day for all immigrants, and also Norwegians living abroad" – he tells NorwayToday.info – “The current law was adopted in 1888. A lot has changed since this year, that's why it was the highest time to revise the law and bring it into line applicable conditions".
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Good news for the Norwegians
Trellevik in an interview with NorwayToday, he emphasized that the possibility of having two Passports are also available to Norwegians. Currently many Norwegian citizens resides permanently outside the borders of his homeland - especially in United States" – said the politician – “However, they have their families and children in the Kingdom, and as a result they own strong ties with this country. Now they had to consider whether to become a citizen the country they live in. Such a step would be effective loss of Norwegian passport"- he adds.
Importantly, people who have lost their passports, under the new regulations, will be able to apply for their reissue.
Double citizenship in Norway does not suit everyone
Not all politicians liked the fact that dual citizenship in Norway will be possible. Two parties voted against - Labor Party and Center Party. In their opinion the possibility of having two passports limits the possibilities of combating the phenomenon forced marriages. It also increases the risk of sending children to Norway for the sole purpose better upbringing them.
Conflict of loyalty
Trygve Slagsvold Vedum – leader of the Center Party – also believes that persons with dual nationality may have a conflict of interest. Especially when when such the person would be a citizen country with which Norway entered into conflict. Is it like this? person would vote in accordance with Norway's interests? – Trygve Slagsvold Vedum asks rhetorically.
First, the Convention must be denounced
Before the law comes into force, must be terminated Convention Council of Europe of May 6, 1963. This document clearly states that Norwegian citizens they must lose theirs passport when they obtain the citizenship of another country. Implementation new The Act is handled by the Ministry of Education.
