Immigration Germany’s end to fast-track citizenship marks return to “international norms” While three-year route was rarely used, its removal risks sending wrong signal to highly skilled talent iStock.com/bluejayphoto Image Izzy Wood Reporter Thursday 16 October 2025 Germany’s parliament has abolished the country’s three-year fast-track naturalisation pathway, a decision that reflects the evolving political and social climate. Get AccessContinue reading Global Mobility LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Immigration Why Germany’s skilled migrants are looking to leave Work Permits Germany successful with migrant integration, but barriers remain Culture Germany’s foreign workers need more support amid xenophobia fears Visas Ditching visa remonstration process raises “uncertainty” in Germany