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What does German citizenship mean? |

  West Germany in May 1949 laid the groundwork for the unified Germany we know today. Following the Second World War, the Basic Law was established to ensure that the atrocities of the Nazi era would never be repeated. During the Holocaust, the Nazis deprived Jews and other minorities of their full citizenship rights, resulting in the tragic deaths of 6 million Jews. The legacy of this dark chapter continues to influence contemporary life in Germany. Memorials serve as poignant reminders of those who suffered.   Pippa Goldschmidt, the granddaughter of a German Jew, has a personal connection to this history. Her grandfather managed to escape Nazi persecution by fleeing to England, where Pippa was raised. Decades later, she has reclaimed her German citizenship as a descendant of a victim of Nazi persecution, exercising her right under the Basic Law. Currently residing in Berlin, citizenship holds both a practical and symbolic significance for her.   Pippa, a writer, is prep...

The main causes of hand numbness

 Neurological causes : cervical discopathy , cervical radiculopathy, hand nerve compression (radial nerve palsy, carpal tunnel syndrome , pressure on the ulnar nerve). Numbness of the hands associated with pressure on the nerves and their damage may result from injuries: fractures, joint dislocations, sprains or bruises, bad work habits, weight-bearing movements (so-called tennis elbow , golfer's elbow ), as well as cysts or cancerous tumors, other diseases , e.g. multiple sclerosis , peripheral neuropathies. Note: a neurological cause of numbness in the hands may also be a stroke ! If the patient also experiences tingling or numbness in parts of the face or around the corner of the mouth, this may indicate an emergency and requires calling an ambulance. Muscular causes – may involve excessive muscle tension or an inflammatory reaction in the tendon. Numbness in the hands may result from diseases in nearby muscles (e.g. myofascial pain syndrome). Degenerations - numbness and tingl...