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Sir Michael Moritz Applies for German Citizenship, Says UK Is Growing Hostile to Jews

He cites rising antisemitism, drawing on family lessons from Nazi-era Germany.

Overview

  • The Cardiff-born investor told The Times he has applied for a German passport to protect his family, according to Wales Online.
  • He says he is considering leaving both the United Kingdom and the United States because of a political shift toward populism on both sides of the Atlantic.
  • He describes Britain as “very hostile” for Jews and notes reports of children in north London avoiding identifiable school uniforms.
  • Estimated at about £4.5 billion, he is identified in the coverage as Wales’ wealthiest billionaire.
  • His recent philanthropy includes a $9 million pledge, matched by San Francisco, to sustain SNAP benefits locally and financial backing for The San Francisco Standard, which he says operates without his editorial input.