Berlin is facing a severe backlog in citizenship applications, with tens of thousands of cases pending. Frustrated applicants have filed thousands of lawsuits against the city’s immigration office, demanding faster processing. Reports indicate that complaints and legal actions have surged in recent months. Lawyers describe the situation as “systematic overload,” with the office unable to keep pace with the flood of applications. Many affected individuals have lived in Germany for years and meet all legal requirements for citizenship, yet face lengthy delays. Berlin authorities admit the problems, citing staff shortages and technical difficulties. Political leaders are expected to allocate more resources and personnel to ease the crisis.
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