226 New Germans: Naturalization ceremony in Geislingen enthusiastic!

226 New Germans: Naturalization ceremony in Geislingen enthusiastic!

on Sunday, July 6, 2025, numerous new fellow citizens were found in the Rätsche in Geislingen as part of the international festival in the Rätsche in Geislingen to celebrate their new status as German citizens. Mayor Ignazio ceffalia Naturalization certificates to a total of 226 people, which represents almost doubling compared to the previous year. This gratifying development is due to the recent change in the law to double citizenship.

The new regulation that came into force on June 27, 2024 brings with it some relief. Particularly noteworthy is the shortening of the minimum stay for a naturalization from eight to five years; In the event of special integration services, naturalization can even take place after three years. lawyer.org reports that the applicants may now be able to keep their previous nationality in many cases, which was often not possible beforehand.

Celebrate cultural diversity

The naturalization ceremony was not only a formal act, but also a powerful statement of the commitment to the values ​​of our society. The integration council was honored with a special representative: Abdallah Arbae also received a certificate and thus documented the engagement of integration work. The event was part of the broader topic of the international festival, which celebrated peaceful coexistence and cultural diversity in Geislingen.

The new German citizens come from various countries of origin, including Afghanistan, Algeria, Iraq, Nigeria and many more. This diversity shows how international our country is and how integration options can be designed. The decision to naturalize is not only a legal, but also an emotional one: it stands for the choice of becoming part of the German community.

requirements and challenges

Naturalization in Germany is bound to certain conditions. Interested parties must prove that they have been living lawfully in the country for at least five years and have sufficient knowledge of German. This can be proven by a naturalization test that includes questions about democracy, society and history of Germany.

The new law, which now also enables the double nationality into account for many applicants, was received positively. However, there are also critical voices that indicate an increased bureaucratic effort and possible conflicts of loyalty. Nevertheless, the successful conclusion of this process is a big step for many - towards a common future in diversity.