“Not My Country” – Miman Jasarovski on Citizenship and Belonging

Miman Jasarovski, known from our film From Here, speaks in an interview with Veto Magazin about his personal experiences with the German naturalization system and the deep frustration that comes with it.

Although he was born in Düsseldorf, he still does not have a German passport. Instead of belonging, he has experienced bureaucratic barriers, political indifference, and the feeling that he has to “earn” a right that should have belonged to him long ago. Together with the alliance Pass(t) uns allen, he is fighting for a fair citizenship law, one based not on economic usefulness, but on human dignity.

Jasarovski’s story represents the experiences of millions of people living in Germany without a German passport. The new citizenship law brings some progress, such as shorter waiting times and dual citizenship. But key problems remain: marginalized groups who rely on social benefits continue to be systematically excluded. “It is called the right to vote, not the privilege to vote,” says Jasarovski. His commitment remains clear: equal rights for everyone who lives here, regardless of origin, status, or income.

Read the full article at Veto Magazin