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- In 2024, Germany naturalised 249,901 individuals, reaching the highest recorded total of citizenship grants since standardized data collection started in 2000.
- This surge resulted from citizenship reforms introduced by the prior SPD-led government, which reduced residency requirements from eight to five years and allowed dual citizenship.
- Syrians and Turkish nationals formed the largest groups of new citizens, with very few benefiting from the fast-track three-year naturalisation route except in Berlin.
- Helmut Dedy noted many applicants came during the 2015–2016 migration wave, while Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said ending fast-track naturalisations would remove a migration 'pull factor.'
- The current government plans to end the fast-track system but maintain broader reforms, while the Association of German Cities warns frequent law changes burden local authorities and delay processing.
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The number of migrants obtaining German passports has exploded. In 2024 alone, more than 250,000 people, mostly Syrians, were granted citizenship.
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ecnetnews.comThe government wants a tougher migration policy - this is how "Turbo naturalisations" should be stopped. However, these apparently did not play a major role so far. Nevertheless, according to a report 2024, as many foreigners have been naturalized as never before.
In the previous year, so many people were allowed to become citizens as never before – especially two immigrant groups are striving for the German passport. Remarkable: "Turbo naturalisations" hardly existed after a few years of residence. Some federal states do not register a single case.
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