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Can people with a German spouse get faster citizenship under new law?
Germany's citizenship reform drastically slashes the years of residence needed for most foreigners. Does the same apply to people married to German citizens?
Germany's citizenship reform drastically slashes the years of residence needed for most foreigners. Does the same apply to people married to German citizens?