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Germany Revamps Citizenship Rules: Residency Requirement Extended to Five Years

4/11/2025

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Germany Reshapes Citizenship

Germany's coalition government is set to reshape citizenship rules, extending the residency requirement from three to five years. The CDU, CSU, and SPD believe the previous fast-track option hindered proper integration. Despite this change, dual nationality is still allowed, and migrants can pursue citizenship after five years with a B1 level of German proficiency.

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Germany's Coalition Controversy

Germany's newly formed coalition government, uniting CDU/CSU and SPD, positions Türkiye as a vital ally in NATO and EU dynamics. However, their pact introduces tougher migration policies, halting family reunification for asylum-seekers, sparking criticism for sidelining the Turkish community and highlighting the rising far-right sentiments in German politics.

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Germany Reshapes Citizenship

Germany's coalition government is set to reshape citizenship rules, extending the residency requirement from three to five years. The CDU, CSU, and SPD believe the previous fast-track option hindered proper integration. Despite this change, dual nationality is still allowed, and migrants can pursue citizenship after five years with a B1 level of German proficiency.

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