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Strengthening these institutions is often seen as a more targeted way to protect national interests than restricting eligibility categories broadly.
The question of who should be eligible to hold high office reflects broader tensions within democratic societies about identity, trust, and belonging. On one hand, there is a desire to ensure that leaders are deeply connected to the nation they serve and fully committed to its constitutional framework. On the other hand, democratic principles emphasize equal civic status for all citizens, regardless of origin, once legal membership has been granted.
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