The history of German citizenship is complex, and following numerous changes to its laws in the last two decades, the so-called “Ampel Coalition” is updating the rules for citizenship to fit today’s German cultures and societies:

The government plans to make people eligible for citizenship after five years in Germany, 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, down from eight years now.

Restrictions on holding dual citizenship will also be dropped. In principle, most people from countries other than European Union members and Switzerland now have to give up their previous nationality when they gain German citizenship, though there are some exemptions.

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