Germany Grants Record Number of Citizenships, Surge in Russian Nationals
Germany has granted a record number of citizenships in 2024, a surge fueled largely by a significant increase in the number of Russians receiving German nationality. The overall number of naturalizations reached a new high, exceeding all previous years since record-keeping began in 2000. This represents a substantial jump of nearly half, or 46%, compared to 2023’s figures. While Syrians constituted the largest single group of new citizens, the remarkable sixfold increase in Russian naturalizations stands out, highlighting a major shift in immigration patterns.
This dramatic rise in Russian citizenships, from a mere 1,995 in 2023 to 12,980 in 2024, accounts for 4% of all naturalizations last year.… Continue reading
Matt Underwood