The German Bundestag has passed a law to modernize nationality law. But this decision is divisive, because while the ruling coalition praises the “modernization” of law, the Conservative Union fears a devaluation of German nationality. In future, foreigners who live in Germany will be able to apply for a German passport after just five years. This new regulation also has significant effects in Australia. If you want to keep your German passport here, says Consul General Felix Schwarz, it will be much easier in the future: