Europe Immigration Germany immigration gets easier, country makes big 3 changes with new law by source November 29, 2022 written by source November 29, 2022 fficial statistics show that about 131,600 people took German citizenship last year, a quarter of them citizens of other EU countries. (REUTERS) Obtaining German citizenship is likely to get easier as the coalition government is working on it to make the process easier for the migrants. Chancellor OIaf Scholz said in a video message on Saturday Germany has long since become “the country of hope” for many, and it’s a good thing when people who have put down roots in the country decide to take citizenship. “Germany needs better rules for the naturalization of all these great women and men,” Scholz said. Elaborating the same, German newspaper Bild report said, ministry is working on a draft law that could possibly allow migrants to apply for German citizenship in just five years instead of eight. And in case foreign residents are able to complete “special integration measures” it could even be possible to apply for a German passport after three years. Here are a number of measures that are likely to be proposed to ease citizenship rules: People will be eligible for German citizenship after five years, or three in case of “special integration accomplishments,” rather than eight or six years at present. German-born children would automatically become citizens if one parent has been a legal resident for five years. The government also wants to drop restrictions on holding dual citizenship. In principle, most people from countries other than European Union members and Switzerland currently have to give up their previous nationality when they gain German citizenship, though there are some exemptions. What are the concerns regarding the new law: Senior conservative lawmaker Alexander Dobrindt pointed out Bild daily“Selling off German citizenship cheap doesn’t encourage integration — it aims for exactly the opposite and will trigger additional ‘pull effects’ for illegal migration.” Meanwhile, union chief whip Thorsten Frei told ZDF television, “Five years is a very, very short time” for people to be eligible for citizenship Official statistics show that about 131,600 people took German citizenship last year, a quarter of them citizens of other EU countries. The number was 20% higher than the previous year, in part because an increasing number of Syrians were naturalized. Germany’s total population is around 84 million. 0 comment 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail source previous post How will the new UK immigration policy impact Indians, here’s an expert take. next post Germany Immigration law eased, nation needs 4L skilled workers per year Related Articles University mobility programmes: Which countries attract the most... November 27, 2024 Sweden to check migrants’ smartphones for pictures of... November 27, 2024 November 12, 2024 Finland Fast-Tracks Work Permit Processing Amid Skilled Labour... October 29, 2024 Luxembourg’s High Demand Job Occupations in October 2024 October 24, 2024 Why millions of Europe’s migrants could soon flock... October 17, 2024 How Malta, Estonia, Belgium, Sweden, and Croatia Make... October 17, 2024 UK Work Visa without Job Offer Oct 2024 October 17, 2024 Why millions of Europe’s migrants could soon flock... October 17, 2024 Danish Citizenship Danish government to tighten citizenship shortcut... October 13, 2024