Nationality as a Human Right: Which Implications for Swiss Citizenship?

in a nutshell #15
Barbara von Rütte
March 2020

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The concept of nationality as a human right is enshrined in international law.
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Yet this human right is not met solely by the acquisition of citizenship by descent or naturalization at the discretion of the state concerned.
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The principle of jus nexi sees nationality as part of the individual’s social identity.
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Entitlement to Swiss citizenship should be extended through application ofby the principle of jus nexi, providing the right to nationality on the basis of a special social connection with Switzerland.