In 2024, Germany experienced its highest recorded naturalisations, surpassing 249,900, largely due to reforms allowing citizenship after five years, and dual citizenship became legal for non-EU citizens. The primary groups gaining citizenship included Syrians and Turkish nationals, but fast-track naturalisation was minimal due to stringent requirements, limiting its accessibility. Berlin reported the most fast-tracked cases, meanwhile, many new citizens had resided in Germany far longer than legally required, highlighting the complexities surrounding citizenship acquisition.
In many states, Syrians made up the largest proportion of new citizens, followed by Turkish nationals, indicating significant demographic changes in Germany's naturalization patterns.
Despite the controversy over fast-track naturalisations, only a handful of people have been granted citizenship this way, revealing the high requirements and limited accessibility.
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