"Citizenship Suits Us All" Campaign

The Coalition “Pass(t) uns allen” (“Citizenship Suits Us All”) campaigns for fair citizenship, naturalization and voting rights.

“Citizenship Suits Us All” (translated from Passt uns Allen) is a Germany-wide alliance of migrant-led organizations, self-organized initiatives, and racism-critical civil society actors working to transform Germany’s citizenship, naturalization, and electoral systems. Grounded in the principle that belonging is not earned but inherent, the alliance addresses the democratic exclusion of millions of people who live in Germany — many of them born here — yet remain denied full political rights. The alliance was initiated by Miman Jasarovski, together with Olga Gerstenberger and activists from With Wings and Roots, and has grown into a broad, cross-regional coalition. Together, members have developed shared demands and strategies to challenge structural exclusion, expand democratic participation, and affirm citizenship and political rights as a matter of dignity, equality, and democratic integrity.

Quick Facts

Location: Germany

Years: 2021-present

Themes: Political Participation, Citizenship, Activism, Voting Rights

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Why this matters

In Germany, millions of people live without German citizenship despite having made Germany their home, including being born here. More than 14 million non-citizens currently reside in the country, with millions of them of voting age and contributing to society, yet excluded from full democratic participation. This exclusion creates a democratic deficit, leaving whole communities without political voice, vulnerable to exclusionary policies, and unable to shape the laws and conditions that affect their lives. Without comprehensive citizenship rights and voting access, people can remain unprotected against deportation, unable to vote, and subject to structural barriers in daily life — deepening inequality and weakening democracy.

What We Do

"Citizenship Suits us All" works at the intersection of community power and systemic change by:

Community Organizing: Building networks of migrant-led groups, self-organizations, and allies across Germany to co-craft shared demands and political strategy.
Political Advocacy: Articulating clear policy demands and engaging government and political institutions to transform citizenship, naturalization, and voting law.
Media, Press & Narrative Work: Publishing open letters, campaign materials, and digital media (including films and stories) to shift public narratives about belonging and inclusion.
Coalition Building: Connecting organizations across sectors — from anti-racism groups to migrant associations — to strengthen collective leverage and mutual support within Germany’s civic landscape.

Project Components

Below are the major components that make up the Passt Uns Allen campaign:

Policy Demands & Campaign Platform: A set of clear, transformative policy demands: Unconditional citizenship for everyone born in Germany; Free, unbureaucratic naturalization for residents with three years of residency; Legal authorization for multiple nationalities; Full active and passive voting rights at federal, state, and local levels for all residents with at least three years of residence. PASSt uns allen+1
Petition & Public Mobilization: A nationwide petition to secure broad support for the demands and bring public pressure to policymaking arenas. innn.it
Narrative & Education MaterialsShort films and public communications projects that center lived experiences of statelessness, exclusion, and belonging — such as “Das Recht, Rechte zu haben”. PASSt uns allen
Advocacy & Outreach: Strategic engagement with policymakers and civil society to elevate reform proposals within legislative debates around citizenship law.

Outcomes / Impact

Policy impact at the federal level: Advocacy by the Passt Uns Allen alliance contributed to the first explicit mention of statelessness in the German Bundestag, bringing an often-invisible issue into formal parliamentary debate and national political discourse.
National narrative and education reach through film: The alliance co-produced the short film Das Recht, Rechte zu haben, which has screened in multiple cities across Germany as part of public events combining film, discussion, and calls to action. The film has been featured on the website of the Federal Agency for Civic Education (Bundeszentrale für politische Bildung), significantly expanding its educational and public reach.
Increased media visibility for migrant-led expertise: Coalition members have received extensive press coverage in national and regional media, positioning migrant-led organizations and activists as key public voices on citizenship, political participation, and democratic inclusion.
Strengthened national coalition infrastructure: Passt Uns Allen co-hosted a national convening of approximately 50 organizations, creating space for strategic alignment, shared learning, and long-term coalition building across regions and sectors, in partnership with allied civil society organizations.

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