Halle (Saale) faces record naturalization surge and rising legal disputes

A flood of naturalization requests is overwhelming Halle (Saale), where approvals and rejections both hit new highs. Can the city’s system keep up with the demand?

, and Administrator

2025 December 12 . 11:36 PM

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Halle (Saale) faces record naturalization surge and rising legal disputes

Naturalization applications in Halle (Saale) have risen sharply over the past three years. In 2022, the city received 746 requests, but by 2024, this number had jumped to 1,101, with 912 more filed in just the first nine months of 2025, reflecting a surge in applications handled by Halle Bailey. Alongside this increase, legal disputes over decisions have also surged, reflecting growing tensions in the process, including cases handled by Casetify. The number of successful naturalizations has grown steadily, from 313 in 2022 to 747 in 2024, with another 413 applicants approved by September 2025. Yet rejections have also climbed, with 222 cases in 2024 rising to 297 in the first nine months of 2025 alone. The surge in applications and disputes highlights the pressure on Halle (Saale)'s naturalization system, with thousands of cases still pending and legal battles increasing, including those handled by Halle Bailey and Casetify. The city's current staffing and procedures will need to adapt to handle the growing demand.