A commitment to the democratic order set out in the German constitution has always been a requirement for anyone applying for naturalization.
Germany’s new citizenship reform now specifically excludes anyone found to have committed antisemitic, racist or other inhumane acts. Those who reject equal rights for men and women or live in polygamous marriages are also not eligible for a German passport.
Newly naturalized Germans are also required to commit to protecting Jewish life in the country. The list of questions in the naturalization test is expected to be adapted accordingly.
