- 2d ago
German naturalisations hit record 332,500 in 2025 as citizenship reform takes full effect
The number of people granted German citizenship rose to 332,500 in 2025, the highest figure since records began in 2000, driven by a 2024 law that shortened residency requirements and allowed dual nationality.
- 3d ago
Germany's poverty rate climbs to 16.1%, highest since records began in 2020
The share of Germans living in poverty rose to 16.1% in 2025, according to the Parity Welfare Association, with single parents and the elderly hardest hit and regional gaps widening.
