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Only 3% of Turkish Germans Seek Dual Citizenship

4/17/2025

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Since the dual citizenship law was enacted in June 2024, a mere 3% of Turkish-origin citizens in Germany have pursued Turkish citizenship. Among 550,000 Blue Card holders, only 18,000 applications surfaced. Many are deterred by the growing far-right sentiment, financial strains, and mandatory military service, leaving potential applicants hesitant and uncertain.

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Story summary

Since the dual citizenship law was enacted in June 2024, a mere 3% of Turkish-origin citizens in Germany have pursued Turkish citizenship. Among 550,000 Blue Card holders, only 18,000 applications surfaced. Many are deterred by the growing far-right sentiment, financial strains, and mandatory military service, leaving potential applicants hesitant and uncertain.