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Since 20 August 2021 children and descendants affected by earlier gender-discriminatory citizenship rules can acquire German citizenship by declaration under StAG § 5. In force from 20 August 2021.

<p>Since 20 August 2021 children and descendants affected by earlier gender-discriminatory citizenship rules can acquire German citizenship by declaration under StAG § 5.</p><p>In force from 20 August 2021.</p><p>Official source: <a href="https://www.bva.bund.de/DE/Services/Buerger/Ausweis-Dokumente-Recht/Staatsangehoerigkeit/Einbuergerung/EER/01-Informationen_EER/01_01_EER_was_ist/01_02_EER_was_ist_node.html">Was ist Einbürgerung nach § 5 StAG (Erklärungserwerb)</a></p>