European governments are tightening citizenship rules as concerns about immigration grow. Sweden is extending the residency requirement for citizenship from five to eight years and has introduced stricter background checks on applicants. Similarly, Finland and Germany are revising citizenship laws, with Germany scrapping fast-track paths for certain immigrants. Italy's efforts to ease access through a referendum failed, while Denmark has increased application fees. Norway's upcoming elections may further affect citizenship policies, indicating a continent-wide trend towards stricter immigration controls and nationalistic sentiments.
Countries across Europe are tightening citizenship requirements, with many proposing longer residency periods and tougher checks to manage immigration and integration.
Sweden has extended the residency period to eight years and introduced stricter checks, while Germany is reversing recent reforms to citizenship pathways.
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