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German citizenship by descent for US citizens

Well over 40 million people living in the United States today can trace their family origins back to Germany. This makes German Americans the largest immigrant group in America ...
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EU Blue Card – Minimum salary in 2026

For an EU Blue Card for Germany, the minimum salary threshold in 2026 is €50,700 gross per year or €4,225 gross per month. For shortage occupations, the salary threshold is ...
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Will dual citizenship be abolished?

A change in the law only came into force in summer 2024, making dual citizenship the new standard in Germany. However, there is resistance to dual citizenship in federal politics ...
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Settlement permit for holders of an EU Blue Card

Do you have an EU Blue Card and would like to stay in Germany permanently? Then the settlement permit is your next step. ...
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EU permanent residence vs. settlement permit

Have you been living in Germany for some time with a residence permit and have decided that you would like to stay here long-term? ...
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Coalition agreement 2025 - Naturalization

On Wednesday afternoon, the leaders of the CDU, CSU and SPD appeared before the press in Berlin and announced that their parties had agreed on a coalition agreement. ...
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