Germany tightens migration laws - What's changing
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Germany is tightening migration controls: deportations will be eased, and citizenship rules will become stricter, affecting foreign nationals and the naturalisation process, according to Welt.
On Friday, the German Bundestag adopted a series of laws aimed at tightening migration policy. The key changes concern simplifying the classification of safe countries of origin - which will streamline deportations - and introducing stricter rules for obtaining German citizenship.
Classification of safe countries
Under the new legislation, the German government will be able to designate countries as safe without needing approval from the Bundesrat.
The only exception applies to individuals seeking asylum on the grounds of political persecution.
This change simplifies the legal procedure for determining safe countries and speeds up decision-making on deportations.
Restrictions on rights during deportation procedures
The law stipulates that individuals facing detention for deportation will no longer be entitled to assistance from a state-funded lawyer to defend their interests.
This measure aims to reduce bureaucratic delays and accelerate deportation processes.
Stricter naturalisation rules
A separate bill introduces tough restrictions for foreign nationals who provide false or incomplete information when applying for German citizenship.
In such cases, naturalisation will be prohibited for ten years, increasing applicant accountability and reducing opportunities for abuse of the citizenship system.
These decisions reflect Germany’s intention to strengthen control over migration flows, accelerate deportations, and increase transparency in the naturalisation process, while still protecting those who genuinely face political persecution.
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