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Many who came to Germany as migrants will vote for the first time Sunday. Here's what they hope for

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More than half a million newly naturalized citizens will have the opportunity to vote in a German national election for the first time this weekend .

Almost a third of the new Germans are originally from Syria .

Many of them fled their home countries fleeing war, political instability and economic hardship.

Some worry about the rise of the far-right, anti-immigrant Alternative for Germany party.

Sedra Hanina , 23 , wants Germany to provide more security especially for women wearing hijab.

Hassan Salameh , 40 , says German passport, right to vote are a reward for his efforts to integrate.

"I see the German passport as a reward after such a long time of efforts, difficulties, hope and stress," he says.