Germany sees record number of citizenships granted in 2025
L'essentiel
- Germany granted citizenship to a record 332,500 people in 2025, a 14% increase from the previous year.
- Syrians, Turks, and Russians were the largest groups naturalized.
- The German auto industry's outlook improved slightly, while Germany campaigns for a UN Security Council seat.
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Pourquoi c'est important
Germany is experiencing a significant increase in naturalizations, marking the fifth consecutive year of growth, partly due to a 2024 law change allowing dual citizenship. Simultaneously, the German auto industry, despite global uncertainties, shows a slight uptick in optimism. Germany is also actively pursuing a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council.
Germany news: More people than ever get German citizenship
Sean Sinico with AP, AFP, dpa, Reuters
06/03/2026June 3, 2026
Naturalizations have increased for the fifth year in a row. Automotive industry firms turn a bit less pessimistic. And Berlin aims for a seat on the UN Security Council. Follow DW for more news from Germany.
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Questions ouvertes
- What will be the outcome of Germany's bid for the UN Security Council seat?
- Will the slight improvement in the German auto industry's sentiment be sustained?
- What are the long-term implications of the increased naturalizations on German society?
- How will the ongoing US tariffs continue to affect the German auto industry?
