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Germany sets naturalization record with Syrians leading
The year 2025 saw the highest number of naturalizations in Germany, with over 332,000 people acquiring German citizenship. Syrians topped the list by a significant margin, followed by Turks, Iraqis, Russians, and Afghans. The increase is attributed to changes in the nationality law that reduced the required residence period from eight years to five years, and in some cases to three years, as well as granting the possibility of dual citizenship. Additionally, the refugee wave between 2015 and 2016 contributed to many Syrians being eligible for citizenship. The government plans to revise the law again to raise the minimum residence requirement to five years overall, amidst ongoing political debate regarding immigration and integration policies.
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