Key facts
- Germany's previous government enacted a law allowing dual citizenship.
- A new survey shows over 85% of new German citizens kept their original nationality.
- The data reflects the situation one year after the law reform.
Germany recently reformed its citizenship laws to permit dual nationality, a significant shift from previous regulations. This change aimed to integrate foreign nationals more fully into German society and address demographic challenges. The survey results provide an early indication of how this policy is being adopted by new citizens.