citizenship
Sharp increase in naturalization applications from Israel
Those persecuted by the Nazis and their descendants have been entitled to a German passport for three years. The number of naturalization applications from Israel has risen sharply, especially since the Hamas attack.
Since the Hamas terrorist attack, more and more Israelis are applying for German citizenship. As the Federal Ministry of the Interior announced in response to a parliamentary question from the AfD parliamentary group, 18,448 naturalization applications were received from Israel in the first nine months of the year. Last year there were only 9,178, the year before 5,705.
Since August 2021, those persecuted by the Nazi regime and their descendants have had a legal right to a German passport. Descendants of Nazi victims who fled abroad to escape the Nazis can acquire German citizenship without any further requirements.
However, according to the Interior Ministry, the number of 18,448 naturalization applications only includes applications from people with habitual residence in Israel. Israeli citizens who live in another country – such as the USA – are not included in the statistics.
Federal Government responses to written questions
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Source: Stern
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