{"id":5582,"date":"2020-03-30T11:38:07","date_gmt":"2020-03-30T11:38:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mth-partner.de\/?p=5582"},"modified":"2025-12-08T15:20:12","modified_gmt":"2025-12-08T15:20:12","slug":"auslaenderrecht-weigert-sich-die-behoerde-die-einbuergerung-vorzunehmen-kann-man-nach-einiger-zeit-untaetigkeitsklage-einreichen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mth-partner.de\/en\/in-immigration-law-if-the-authorities-refuse-to-process-the-naturalization-application-one-can-file-a-lawsuit-for-inactivity-after-some-time\/","title":{"rendered":"In immigration law: If the authorities refuse to process the naturalization application, one can file a lawsuit for inactivity after some time."},"content":{"rendered":"

Administrative Court Saarlouis, June 23, 2017, Ref. 2 K 1999\/15<\/strong><\/p>\n

If a foreigner wishes to become a naturalized citizen, they must meet several requirements. These are stipulated in the Nationality Act (StAG) and the Residence Act (AufenthG). Additionally, there must be no specific reasons against naturalization.<\/p>\n

According to \u00a7 11 Sentence 1 No. 1 StAG, extremist activities can lead to the exclusion from naturalization. There is no need to provide proof of extremism; it is sufficient if there are concrete indications that justify the assumption of such activities. It is not always clear when this assumption is justified, whether long-term extremist activity is required or if a single instance of consuming extremist content is enough.<\/p>\n

\"Authority<\/p>\n

In the following judgment, the Administrative Court Saarlouis clarified that a Facebook photo with a Salafist preacher and showing the Tauhid finger does not automatically justify the assumption that extremist activities are present.<\/p>\n

<\/span>Facts of the Case:<\/span><\/h2>\n

The case involves the rejection of naturalization for a Kosovo national who has lived in Germany since 1991 and holds a settlement permit. The plaintiff had applied for naturalization in 2013, which was rejected by the defendant due to alleged Salafist activities. These accusations were based on information from the State Office for the Protection of the Constitution, specifically a photo posted by the plaintiff on Facebook in 2013. The photo showed him with a Salafist preacher and displaying the Tauhid finger, a gesture used by Salafists.<\/p>\n

<\/span>Plaintiff\u2019s Background and Arguments:<\/span><\/h3>\n

The plaintiff explained that he took the photo because he wanted to learn more about Islam and denied any extremist intentions. He emphasized that the gesture had no deeper meaning for him and that he was unaware of its negative interpretation. He also distanced himself from the preacher and assured that he would not attend any of his events in the future. The plaintiff filed a lawsuit to obtain naturalization, arguing that the photo was similar to another photo where he made a fist, which did not lead to extremist interpretations.<\/p>\n

<\/span>Rejection of the Naturalization Application:<\/span><\/h3>\n

The defendant rejected the naturalization application, arguing that by posting the photo, the plaintiff supported extremist activities, which according to \u00a7 11 Sentence 1 No. 1 StAG is a mandatory exclusion ground for naturalization. The defendant doubted the plaintiff\u2019s ignorance of the preacher\u2019s extremist orientation and viewed the Tauhid finger gesture as an indication of support for such activities. The plaintiff\u2019s distancing from these actions was considered insufficient.<\/p>\n

<\/span>Judgment of the Administrative Court Saarlouis:<\/span><\/h2>\n

The Administrative Court Saarlouis ruled in favor of the plaintiff, ordering the defendant to naturalize him. The court found that the general requirements for naturalization were undisputed and that only the exclusion ground under \u00a7 11 Sentence 1 No. 1 StAG was in question. This ground is only applicable if concrete indications justify the assumption that the foreigner has pursued or supported extremist activities. The court defined pursuing as actively working towards extremist goals and supporting as participating in someone else\u2019s efforts towards these goals, for example, through financial support or participation in extremist activities.<\/p>\n

The court concluded that there were no sufficient indications that the plaintiff had pursued or supported such activities. It accepted the plaintiff\u2019s explanation that he took the photo out of ignorance and naivety, without being aware of its extremist significance. It also noted that the plaintiff credibly distanced himself from any past Salafist activities. The court emphasized that the plaintiff had filed the naturalization application before the accusations became known, suggesting he was not avoiding extremist activities for tactical reasons.<\/p>\n

<\/span>Court\u2019s Reasoning:<\/span><\/h3>\n

The court highlighted that the proof of distancing from extremist activities should not be more stringent than the proof required for the exclusion ground itself. It must be evident that a positive change in the applicant\u2019s inner attitude has occurred. In the plaintiff\u2019s case, the court found this change credible, noting his distancing from the preacher and his personal and professional circumstances indicating that he leads a normal life in German society.<\/p>\n

<\/span>Conclusion:<\/span><\/h3>\n

The Administrative Court Saarlouis rejected the existence of an exclusion ground and ordered the defendant to naturalize the plaintiff. The court found the plaintiff\u2019s distancing from the preacher and his credible renunciation of extremist activities sufficient to deem the exclusion ground under \u00a7 11 Sentence 1 No. 1 StAG not applicable.<\/p>\n

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\"How<\/p>\n

Source: VG Saarlouis<\/p>\n

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Lawyers in Cologne advise and represent clients nationwide in immigration law.<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

If an application for the performance of an administrative act (e.g. naturalisation) has not been decided on the merits within a reasonable period of time without sufficient reason, the action is admissible even if no preliminary proceedings of an administrative nature (extrajudicial appeal) have been conducted. 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