Germany news: More people than ever get German citizenship
Key takeaways
- Naturalizations have increased for the fifth year in a row.
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- Germany's gross domestic product is forecast to grow by 0.7% in 2026 — down from the predicted 0.8% in March and 1.0% projected in December.
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Naturalizations have increased for the fifth year in a row. Automotive industry firms turn a bit less pessimistic. And Germany is aiming for a seat on the UN Security Council. Follow DW for more news from Germany.
https://p.dw.com/p/5El Tq Many of the people who received German citizenship in 2025 were able to keep their original nationality as well Image: Britta Pedersen/dpa/picture alliance Advertisement Skip next section What you need to know What you need to know Germany saw a jump in naturalizations in 2025, new data show Slightly less pessimism about the future of the German auto industry Germany campaigns in New York for UN Security Council seat Keep reading for more news and analysis out of Germany on Wednesday, June 3, 2026:
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