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CDU politician Throm questions naturalization law

A record number of people naturalized in Germany in 2025, but CDU politician Throm criticizes the trend, alleging preferential treatment for certain groups.

CDU politician Throm questions naturalization law
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According to Handelsblatt, the number of naturalizations in Germany reached an all-time high in 2025. Never before have so many people become citizens. CDU politician Throm views this development critically.

Throm particularly criticizes that certain groups are given preferential treatment in the naturalization process, the newspaper reports. He is thus questioning the current naturalization law. The Union signals that it aims to reform the law to ensure more equal treatment of all applicants.

Source: www.handelsblatt.com