The Bundestag has approved a reform of the citizenship law – it will speed up the naturalization process.
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Obtaining German citizenship will be possible only after five years of residence in the country instead of eight. And even after three years for “special integration achievements” this can be particularly good success in studies, profession or volunteering. In addition, it will be possible to retain your first citizenship.
Children of foreign parents will receive German citizenship at birth if one of the parents has lived legally in Germany for five years – previously this was only possible after eight years.
An amendment “on anti-Semitism” was also introduced – in the future, anyone who wants to obtain citizenship must explicitly acknowledge “Germany’s special historical responsibility for the unjust National Socialist rule and its consequences, especially for the protection of Jewish life.”
Of the 639 votes cast, 382 were in favor of the reform, 234 were against, and 23 abstained. Before the law comes into force, it must be approved by the Bundesrat and signed by the federal president.
Source: Racurs
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