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The distinction between the meaning of the terms citizenship and nationality is not always clear in the English language and differs by country. Generally, nationality refers a person's legal belonging to a country and is the common term used in international treaties when referring to members of a state; citizenship refers to the set of rights and duties a person has in that nation. [4]
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 ...
If a non-German citizen acquires German citizenship by naturalization, and renunciation of the other citizenship(s) would be "very difficult." [ 4 ] Such difficulty is to be assumed if any of six conditions apply, including unreasonable difficulties in renouncing, holding a refugee travel document , and the potential economic hardship of ...
Citizenship will be available after five years' residence, reduced from eight, in line with neighbouring countries such as France. Three years will be enough for the "exceptionally well integrated".
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 ...
After legislative changes in late 1992 this right is de facto restricted to ethnic Germans from the former Soviet Union. As with many legal implementations of the right of return, the "return" to Germany of individuals who may never have lived in Germany based on their ethnic origin or their descent from German nationals has been controversial.
A person who does not fulfill all of these criteria may still apply for German citizenship by discretionary naturalisation (Ermessenseinbürgerung) as long as certain minimum requirements are met. [111]: 38 Spouses and same-sex civil partners of German citizens can be naturalised after only 3 years of residence (and two years of marriage).
Germany will take in descendants of citizens denied their rights by the Nazis during the 1930s and ’40s. Some Jewish Americans are tackling the paperwork for more opportunities.