Plans to eliminate expedited citizenship after three years by the Union
Roman Poseck, the Hesse interior minister and CDU party member, has made a call for a change in the approach to naturalization, marking a new development in the ongoing immigration reform discussions. In an interview with the "Bild" newspaper, Poseck expressed his views, stating that naturalization should only come at the end of a successful integration process.
Poseck's call for change is within the context of a "migration turnaround," as Germany grapples with its immigration policies. He believes that the traffic light government has granted German citizenship too casually and that this must change.
The proposal to end the possibility of naturalization after three years during this legislative period was made by Bodo Ramelow, the Minister-President of Thuringia. However, the coalition agreement between Union and SPD includes a commitment to stop the possibility of naturalization after three years in this legislative period.
Thomas Silberhorn, a CSU federal MP and interior politician, announced that the Bundestag will abolish the fast-track naturalization after three years in the fall. He criticized the Berlin Office for Immigration (LEA) for wanting to double the number of naturalizations this year to 40,000, describing such a specific target as "gross misdirection." Silberhorn also stated that the accelerated naturalization procedures in Berlin undermine the ongoing legislation and are unacceptable.
Alexander Throm, the interior spokesman of the CDU/CSU parliamentary group, echoed these sentiments, emphasizing the importance of taking the time and examining applications carefully. He reiterated that the granting of German citizenship is an outstanding administrative act that is granted for life and cannot be revoked.
Naturalization, according to Poseck and Throm, is a highly sensitive process that should be approached with care. Poseck considers naturalization to be about national interests, and both ministers stress the need for thorough examination of each application to ensure successful integration.
This call for a change in approach to naturalization comes as Germany navigates its immigration policies in the face of a "migration turnaround." The debate continues, with various parties advocating for different approaches to naturalization and integration.
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