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Keywords: Citizenship


Do Brits in Spain with Irish citizenship need to exchange their green certificates for TIEs?

The UK Embassy is urging British nationals residing in Spain to exchange their old green certificates for Tarjetas de Identidad de Extranjero (TIEs) to avoid being classified as overstayers under the European Union’s forthcoming Entry-Exit System (EES). This directive raises an important question:......

Leaders of Tomorrow Digital Exchange Program opens applications for 2025

The Leaders of Tomorrow (LOT) Digital Exchange Program has officially opened applications for its 2025 edition, offering a distinctive 10-week online experience aimed at youth worldwide. This year, the program centers on the theme of education, targeting teenagers aged 14-17 and young adults aged 18-24.......

Why so few Brits are applying for Spanish citizenship post-Brexit

Spain, home to the largest British population in the European Union, has witnessed a surprising trend since the Brexit vote: a minimal number of Britons have sought Spanish citizenship. Despite the allure of EU citizenship, only 2,363 UK nationals living in Spain have naturalized since the referendum,......

Rachel Bendayan, a Canadian of Moroccan descent, appointed Minister of Immigration in Canada

In the recent Canadian cabinet reshuffle, Rachel Bendayan, a Canadian politician of Moroccan descent, has been appointed as the new Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship. This significant appointment underscores her long-standing political career and highlights her prominent role within......

Moroccans rank second in EU citizenship grants in 2023, losing top spot to Syrians

According to the latest figures released by Eurostat, Moroccans ranked as the second-largest group to receive citizenship from European Union (EU) member states in 2023. A total of 106,500 Moroccans were granted EU citizenship, trailing just behind Syrians, who claimed the top spot with 107,500 citizenships. This......

Do you need two surnames when applying for Spanish citizenship?

When applying for Spanish citizenship, many wonder whether they are required to adopt two surnames, a common practice in Spain. Here’s what you need to know about the rules surrounding surnames for Spanish nationals. In Spain, it is customary to have two surnames, derived from both parents—first......

Swiss government rejects proposal to ease naturalization for foreign residents

The Swiss Federal Council has dismissed a popular initiative aimed at simplifying the naturalization process for foreign residents. The proposal, titled "For a Modern Nationality Law (Democracy Initiative)," was submitted by the group Action Quatre Quarts in November and sought to allow naturalization......

Moroccan nationals lead Spanish citizenship naturalizations, surpassing 237,000 since 2018

Spain has granted Spanish citizenship to over 237,000 Moroccan nationals since 2018, marking a significant increase compared to prior years, according to figures from the Spanish Ministry of Social Security and Migration. This trend highlights the growing integration of Morocco’s diaspora, which......

Government debate on birthright citizenship in France

The discussion surrounding the reconsideration of birthright citizenship continues to divide the French government, with some officials calling for a national referendum on immigration—a demand strongly supported by the far-right. During a televised interview on Sunday, Economy Minister Eric Lombard......

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