Does my passport need to be stamped while re-entering Schengen area?

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What am I supposed to do?

Stop worrying. Since you have a valid D visa and a residence permit on the way, it doesn't much matter whether your passport is stamped. No harm will come from having a stamp, nor will any harm come from lacking a stamp.

The Schengen Borders Code actually calls for your passport to be stamped even after your residence permit is issued, but many countries have noticed that there's not much point in that practice so they've officially abandoned it. Some do; some don't. It just doesn't matter much.

What am I supposed to do?

Give your documents to the passport inspector and see what happens.

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