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CDU drafts plan to end dual citizenship for naturalized

By Drooid · Sep 11, 2026, 4:00 PM UTC · How we work

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CDU bans dual citizenship

The Christian Democratic Union is drafting proposals to end dual citizenship for naturalized immigrants.
Deputy chairman Günter Krings said the rise in dual nationals is not a good development.
SPD co-leader Lars Klingbeil opposes ending dual citizenship, citing the coalition pact.
The 2025 microcensus recorded 4.03 million Germans holding two passports, mainly Polish and Turkish.
Citizenship reforms will be debated in state elections, including Berlin on September 20.

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CDU bans dual citizenship

The Christian Democratic Union is drafting proposals to end dual citizenship for naturalized immigrants.
Deputy chairman Günter Krings said the rise in dual nationals is not a good development.
SPD co-leader Lars Klingbeil opposes ending dual citizenship, citing the coalition pact.
The 2025 microcensus recorded 4.03 million Germans holding two passports, mainly Polish and Turkish.
Citizenship reforms will be debated in state elections, including Berlin on September 20.

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