With changes to German nationality law able to affect pending applications, here is how to speed up your German citizenship application, from a formal deadline and complaints to a failure-to-act lawsuit (Untätigkeitsklage).

In 2026, the EU Blue Card minimum salary in Germany is €50,700 a year, or €45,934.20 for shortage occupations, recent graduates, and IT specialists.

Allegations that applicants faked descent from victims of Nazi persecution have put the procedure for restoring German citizenship under scrutiny.

If you are arrested at Oktoberfest, you must give the police your personal details. You do not have to answer any other questions about the allegations.

Since a 2024 Frankfurt ruling, cum-cum trades can count as criminal tax evasion. Investigations can now reach back up to 15 years.

Germany does not recognise surrogacy as a legal route to parenthood. The Spahn case highlights the difficulties of recognising parenthood after a birth abroad.