Citizenship law: Germany adapts

Germany is reforming its citizenship law. In doing so, the country wants to become more attractive for immigrants – also in comparison to other EU countries. What can be concluded from the EU comparison for the German reform?

In Germany, obtaining citizenship has long been regarded as the end of the integration process. In times of labor shortages and demographic change, however, it is increasingly seen as a factor of attractiveness. Only those who offer a realistic prospect of naturalization are really attractive target countries for the talent they are looking for.

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