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German citizenship can be lost automatically by law or by renouncing citizenship.

The most common reason for losing German citizenship is by applying for and receiving a foreign citizenship. Acquiring another citizenship automatically at birth on the other hand does not impact German citizenship.

German citizens can also renounce their citizenship voluntarily if they they also have another citizenship.

The most important reasons for loss of citizenship are:

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