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1. This regulation elaborates on the eligibility requirements applicable for the acquisition of cantonal and municipal citizenship rights.

1. The applicant is familiar with the Swiss, cantonal, and communal conditions if he or she notably

a) possesses basic knowledge of the geographical, historical, political, and social conditions in Switzerland, the Canton of Uri, and the municipality.

b) participates in the social and cultural life of society in Switzerland, the Canton of Uri, and the municipality.

c) maintains contacts with Swiss nationals within the canton and the municipality.

2. Basic knowledge of geographical, historical, political, and social conditions is evidenced by a test. The competent directorate may either conduct the test itself along with the municipalities or delegate its execution to public or private providers. It ensures that the applicant can prepare for the test with the help of appropriate resources or courses. The corresponding costs are borne by the applicant.

3. Exempt from the test are persons who

a) have attended school at the primary and secondary level II in Switzerland for a total of at least five years and can provide proof of attending such education.

b) are under 16 years old at the time of application submission or.

c) for other reasons, evidently possess knowledge of the rights and obligations associated with citizenship.

1. The applicant endangers the internal or external security of Switzerland if there are concrete indications of involvement, support, promotion, or recruitment, particularly in the following areas

a) Terrorism

b) Violent extremism

c) Organized crime, or

d) Prohibited intelligence service

1. An applicant is deemed not successfully integrated if they disregard public safety and order by

a) significantly or repeatedly disregarding statutory provisions and official orders,

b) willfully failing to fulfill important public or private law obligations, or

c) publicly endorsing or promoting crimes or misdemeanors against public peace, genocide, crimes against humanity, or war crimes.

2. Additionally, an applicant is deemed not successfully integrated if the VOSTRA criminal records information system has an entry concerning them that is viewable by the competent cantonal authority, indicating

a) an unconditional sentence or a partially conditional custodial sentence for an offense or crime,

b) a residential measure for adults or a closed placement for juveniles,

c) a prohibition on certain activities, a contact and restraining order, or expulsion from the country,

d) a conditional or partially conditional monetary fine exceeding 90 daily rates, a conditional custodial sentence exceeding three months, a conditional or partially conditional deprivation of liberty exceeding three months, or a conditional or partially conditional community service of more than 360 hours as the main sanction,

e) a conditional or partially conditional monetary fine of no more than 90 daily rates, a conditional custodial sentence of no more than three months, a conditional or partially conditional deprivation of liberty of no more than three months, or conditional or partially conditional community service of no more than 360 hours as the main sanction, provided that the affected person has not proven themselves during the probationary period.

3. For foreign criminal record entries, paragraph 2 applies mutatis mutandis.

1. The values of the Federal Constitution particularly encompass the following fundamental principles, fundamental rights, and obligations

a) the principles of the rule of law as well as the liberal democratic order of Switzerland

b) fundamental rights such as the equality of men and women, the right to life and personal freedom, freedom of religion and belief, as well as freedom of opinion

c) the obligation to perform military or alternative civilian service and attend school

1. The applicant must demonstrate oral language proficiency in the German language at least at reference level B1 and written language proficiency at least at reference level A2, according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages recognized across Europe.

2. Proof of language proficiency as per paragraph 1 is considered provided if the applicant

a) speaks and writes German as their native language

b) has attended compulsory schooling in German for at least five years

c) has completed education at the secondary level II or tertiary level in the German language

d) possesses a language certificate that certifies the language proficiency according to paragraph 1 and is based on a language test that meets the generally recognized quality standards for language testing procedures

3. The costs for acquiring the proof as per paragraph 2 letter d are borne by the applicant.

1. The applicant participates in economic life if, at the time of the application and naturalization, they cover living expenses and maintenance obligations through income, assets, or third-party benefits to which there is a legal entitlement.

2. The applicant participates in the acquisition of education if, at the time of the application or naturalization, they are engaged in education or training.

3. The requirement to participate in economic life or the acquisition of education is not fulfilled by those who, in the five years immediately before the application or during the naturalization process

a) receive social assistance, unless the social assistance received is fully reimbursed;

b) have entries in the debt enforcement register for loss certificates and enforcements by public-law entities as well as from compulsory health insurance, or

c) have outstanding tax liabilities.

1. The applicant promotes the integration of family members if he or she supports them

a) in acquiring proficiency in the German language

b) in participating in economic life or acquiring education

c) in participating in the social and cultural life of society, or

d) in other activities that contribute to their integration

1. The competent authority shall duly take into account the personal circumstances of the applicant when assessing the criteria pursuant to Articles 6 and 7. A deviation from the criteria is permissible if the applicant cannot meet them, or can only meet them under challenging conditions, due to

a) a physical, mental, or psychological disability

b) a serious or prolonged illness

c) other significant personal circumstances, namely due to

1. a pronounced learning, reading, or writing disability

2. working poverty

3. caregiving responsibilities

4. dependency on social assistance resulting from initial formal education in Switzerland, provided that the dependency was not brought about by personal conduct

1. The Ordinance of October 26, 2011, on the Eligibility Requirements for Cantonal and Municipal Citizenship is repealed.

1. This ordinance is subject to the optional referendum.

2. It shall enter into force simultaneously with the amendment to the law on cantonal and municipal citizenship.