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Germany's 2025 Reforms Tighten Migrant Entry and Citizenship

6/8/2025

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Germany's upcoming immigration reforms set for 2025 will impose stricter entry regulations, including a two-year pause on family reunification for migrants with subsidiary protection and an extended citizenship application timeline from three to five years. These measures aim to curb irregular migration and alleviate pressure on local services, significantly affecting countless migrants.

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Germany's upcoming immigration reforms set for 2025 will impose stricter entry regulations, including a two-year pause on family reunification for migrants with subsidiary protection and an extended citizenship application timeline from three to five years. These measures aim to curb irregular migration and alleviate pressure on local services, significantly affecting countless migrants.