Naturalization ceremony in the Orangery – Benz and Wandrey emphasize commitment to democracy and the Basic Law
Mayor Hanno Benz and City Councilor Paul Georg Wandrey welcomed a total of 131 new Darmstadt citizens at a naturalization ceremony in the Orangery yesterday (Wednesday, 1st). Among those naturalized were 103 adults and 28 children. By 2024, a total of 1,166 people from 90 countries had already been naturalized in Darmstadt.
At the end of the ceremony, the new German citizens received their welcome certificates. The event was accompanied by music from the Academy of Music.
Commitment to democracy and the Basic Law
Mayor Benz and City Councilor Wandrey emphasized the significance of the decision: "Naturalization is a clear commitment to our country, our history, culture, and our free and democratic constitutional order based on our Basic Law."
Requirements for naturalization
The criteria for naturalization include, among other things, several years of residence in Germany, achieving a certain language level and commitment to the free and democratic basic order.
(Darmstadt - Red/PSD/Stip)
