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2026-05-28 20:52:39
[German Media: Ukrainian Refugee Citizenship Application Surge May Cause Collapse of German Bureaucracy] (1) German media reports that due to the impending expiration of temporary protection in March 2027, a large number of Ukrainians may submit citizenship applications, raising concerns in Germany about a potential collapse of the bureaucracy. (2) A study by the Legal Committee of the German Association of Cities indicates that there are currently 1.3 million Ukrainian refugees living in Germany, and citizenship agencies are already working at high intensity; a surge in applications will eventually overwhelm them. (3) It is uncertain whether the EU will extend temporary protection, but many Ukrainians will meet the residency requirement for obtaining German citizenship by spring 2027. Regardless of the protection mechanism, many may strive for German passports to remain in Germany and gain legal clarity.
