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Big naturalization celebration in Aichach: 20 new Germans celebrate belonging!
In the Aichach-Friedberg district, twenty people were ceremoniously naturalized on December 1, 2025 and received their certificates.
Big naturalization celebration in Aichach: 20 new Germans celebrate belonging!
On December 1, 2025, a festive naturalization ceremony took place in the Aichach district, which attracted numerous participants and smiling faces. District Administrator Klaus Metzger and the dedicated team from the naturalization office celebrated with more than 120 people in attendance, while 20 people were able to receive their naturalization certificates that evening. [Augsburger Allgemeine](https://www.augsburger- Allgemeine.de/aichach/einbuergerung-fuer-20-menschen-in-aichach-friedberg- Feier-im-kreisgut-in-aichach-112905830) reports that Metzger emphasized the central role of naturalization for integration and belonging to German society in his speech. In addition to the new passport, the newcomers will also have the right to vote, although EU citizens are exempt from this right to vote in local elections.
The requirements for naturalization are clearly defined. This includes legal and habitual residence in Germany for at least five years, sufficient knowledge of German and a commitment to the free, democratic basic order. In addition, there must be no criminal convictions and the applicants must be able to support themselves independently. These criteria are also reflected in the information from the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees, which provides detailed guidelines for the naturalization process.
Diverse backgrounds of naturalized people
In total, almost 550 people have been naturalized in the district since the last celebration a year ago, with women making up the majority at 296. The people who entered the country come from a total of 63 different countries and have different backgrounds: Some were born in Germany, others immigrated as children or adults - be it as asylum seekers or as part of family reunification. This shows how diverse society is in the district and is also reflected in the increasing number of naturalizations.
Anyone interested in the naturalization process can find useful information on the Internet. A Quick Check enables a non-binding check as to whether the requirements for naturalization can be met. The naturalization process also includes several steps such as submitting an application and obtaining the necessary documents. It is also advisable to find out about the exact requirements and processes in a consultation beforehand. The Federal Office also explains that a naturalization test must be taken, which consists of 33 questions and must be answered in 60 minutes.
An important step into society
Naturalization is not only a legal matter, but also represents an important step towards a new life and belonging to a community for those affected. The central celebration in Aichach showed how important the integration of people from different countries of origin is for the community. Metzger emphasized that the path to naturalization involves many exciting challenges, but also offers many opportunities to establish one's roots in one's new homeland.
With naturalization, the new citizens experience important recognition of their commitment and their integration into German society - a step that enriches not only themselves, but also the community in Aichach and beyond.