Information zur Einbürgerung: General information and rights
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How do you become German?
The German Citizenship Act, or StAG for short, regulates exactly how a person can obtain German citizenship. There are various ways, which differ depending on the life situation and origin. A basic distinction is made between acquisition at birth, by declaration, by adoption or by naturalization. Acquisition by birth: the most common ways For most...
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Special rights as a German
German citizenship is the legal bond that links a person to the German state. This connection gives rise to a number of special rights and freedoms that shape life in Germany and Europe. Political co-determination and participation in the state A central right for German citizens is the right to political participation. This shows...
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European citizenship
Anyone who has German citizenship is automatically also a citizen of the European Union. This European citizenship is not a substitute for German citizenship, but a valuable addition. It confers additional rights and freedoms that apply throughout the European Union. What exactly is European citizenship? European citizenship is not a separate nationality as we know it from a country....