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Inside Sweden: Six articles to make sense of Swedish citizenship overhaul

Sweden is overhauling its citizenship rules, impacting many lives amid polarized opinions on proposed changes.

Tougher rules for Swedish citizenship set to be revealed on Tuesday

Sweden's citizenship inquiry proposes increasing residency requirements and implementing civics tests, reflecting security concerns and stricter immigration policies.

Sweden Democrat leader: 'People who are born here should be able to lose their citizenship'

Swedish government proposes citizenship revocation for serious crimes, potentially affecting native-born individuals as well as immigrants.

Swedish government orders tougher security checks of citizenship applicants

The Swedish government is implementing stricter security checks to prevent citizenship for individuals posing security threats, potentially increasing waiting times for applicants.

'Completely unreasonable': Swedish opposition parties on longer citizenship wait

Sweden's proposed citizenship reforms could extend application processing times to over a decade, raising concerns about fairness and accessibility for contributors to society.

Sweden rejects record number of citizenship applications on security grounds

Citizenship applications in Sweden face increased rejections on security grounds, highlighting the scrutiny applicants undergo during the process.

Inside Sweden: Six articles to make sense of Swedish citizenship overhaul

Sweden is overhauling its citizenship rules, impacting many lives amid polarized opinions on proposed changes.

Tougher rules for Swedish citizenship set to be revealed on Tuesday

Sweden's citizenship inquiry proposes increasing residency requirements and implementing civics tests, reflecting security concerns and stricter immigration policies.

Sweden Democrat leader: 'People who are born here should be able to lose their citizenship'

Swedish government proposes citizenship revocation for serious crimes, potentially affecting native-born individuals as well as immigrants.

Swedish government orders tougher security checks of citizenship applicants

The Swedish government is implementing stricter security checks to prevent citizenship for individuals posing security threats, potentially increasing waiting times for applicants.

'Completely unreasonable': Swedish opposition parties on longer citizenship wait

Sweden's proposed citizenship reforms could extend application processing times to over a decade, raising concerns about fairness and accessibility for contributors to society.

Sweden rejects record number of citizenship applications on security grounds

Citizenship applications in Sweden face increased rejections on security grounds, highlighting the scrutiny applicants undergo during the process.
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#germany

ANALYSIS: Why is dual citizenship still so controversial in Germany?

Friedrich Merz has shifted focus towards immigration issues in the CDU's election strategy, indicating a potential change in Germany's citizenship policies.

Inside Germany: Citizenship applications surge, 'Sommerloch' and Spreewald pickles

German cities see a surge in citizenship applications post-change in citizenship rules.

When do I need to have my German citizenship in order to vote in the election?

New dual citizenship law prompts long-term foreigners to apply for German nationality, affecting their ability to vote in early elections.

'It will take forever': Foreigners brace for long waits for German citizenship

Foreign nationals in Germany will soon qualify for citizenship after a law change reducing residency requirements.
The draft law allows for dual citizenship, meaning people can naturalize as German without giving up their previous passports.

Inside Germany: Citizenship campaign, wedding bureaucracy and landmark cinema closure

A campaign in Germany is set to be launched to inform and encourage foreign residents to apply for German citizenship, coinciding with new citizenship laws taking effect on June 27th.

ANALYSIS: Why is dual citizenship still so controversial in Germany?

Friedrich Merz has shifted focus towards immigration issues in the CDU's election strategy, indicating a potential change in Germany's citizenship policies.

Inside Germany: Citizenship applications surge, 'Sommerloch' and Spreewald pickles

German cities see a surge in citizenship applications post-change in citizenship rules.

When do I need to have my German citizenship in order to vote in the election?

New dual citizenship law prompts long-term foreigners to apply for German nationality, affecting their ability to vote in early elections.

'It will take forever': Foreigners brace for long waits for German citizenship

Foreign nationals in Germany will soon qualify for citizenship after a law change reducing residency requirements.
The draft law allows for dual citizenship, meaning people can naturalize as German without giving up their previous passports.

Inside Germany: Citizenship campaign, wedding bureaucracy and landmark cinema closure

A campaign in Germany is set to be launched to inform and encourage foreign residents to apply for German citizenship, coinciding with new citizenship laws taking effect on June 27th.
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#immigration

A federal judge has paused the Biden administration's Keeping Families Together plan

Judge halts Biden's immigration policy aiding undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens, leaving 500,000 in uncertainty.

Biden's citizenship program for immigrant spouses of U.S. citizens launches

Biden's new immigration program aims to provide legal status for long-term U.S. residents without it, directly impacting families like Aleman's.

Texas, other GOP-led states sue over program to give immigrant spouses of US citizens legal status

Biden's immigration program aims to give undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens a path to citizenship, facing legal challenges from Republican states.

California man sentenced to more than 3 years for running birthing tourism scheme

Michael Liu was sentenced to over three years for running a scheme helping Chinese parents gain U.S. citizenship through illegal births.

Thousands of children adopted by Americans are without citizenship. Congress is unwilling to act

Adopted children from abroad by American parents face instability and fear due to loopholes in citizenship laws that Congress fails to address.

I became an American citizen so I could vote. I want to have a say in my children's future.

The journey of immigration can transform plans and priorities, as seen in the transition from intending to return home to building a family in the US.

A federal judge has paused the Biden administration's Keeping Families Together plan

Judge halts Biden's immigration policy aiding undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens, leaving 500,000 in uncertainty.

Biden's citizenship program for immigrant spouses of U.S. citizens launches

Biden's new immigration program aims to provide legal status for long-term U.S. residents without it, directly impacting families like Aleman's.

Texas, other GOP-led states sue over program to give immigrant spouses of US citizens legal status

Biden's immigration program aims to give undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens a path to citizenship, facing legal challenges from Republican states.

California man sentenced to more than 3 years for running birthing tourism scheme

Michael Liu was sentenced to over three years for running a scheme helping Chinese parents gain U.S. citizenship through illegal births.

Thousands of children adopted by Americans are without citizenship. Congress is unwilling to act

Adopted children from abroad by American parents face instability and fear due to loopholes in citizenship laws that Congress fails to address.

I became an American citizen so I could vote. I want to have a say in my children's future.

The journey of immigration can transform plans and priorities, as seen in the transition from intending to return home to building a family in the US.
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#trump

Canadians Are Reacting To Donald Trump Threatening To Make Canada The 51st State

Trump advocates for using economic means to encourage Canadian annexation, dismisses military options.

We asked 3 migration firms about what they're hearing in the first 48 hours after the election

Americans are seeking alternative residencies in wake of Trump's win, driven by concerns over safety, rights, and future stability.

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle buy Portugal home as 'emergency escape solution' ahead of Trump presidency: report

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle bought a property in Portugal as an escape plan amid concerns over President Trump's potential involvement in their citizenship.

Canadians Are Reacting To Donald Trump Threatening To Make Canada The 51st State

Trump advocates for using economic means to encourage Canadian annexation, dismisses military options.

We asked 3 migration firms about what they're hearing in the first 48 hours after the election

Americans are seeking alternative residencies in wake of Trump's win, driven by concerns over safety, rights, and future stability.

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle buy Portugal home as 'emergency escape solution' ahead of Trump presidency: report

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle bought a property in Portugal as an escape plan amid concerns over President Trump's potential involvement in their citizenship.
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These Are the Most Powerful Passports in the World for 2025 - and the Least

Singapore has the most powerful passport in the world for 2025 with visa-free access to 195 destinations.
The U.S. has dropped to 9th position on the passport index due to inward-looking political trends.
There is a call for rethinking citizenship concepts in light of climate change and natural disasters.

Greece's former royal family seeks to regain citizenship 50 years after end of monarchy

Former Greek royal family members applied for citizenship, acknowledging the current republican system.

Bhutanese refugees in Nepal: 'We want to return home' DW 12/19/2024

Nepali-speaking Bhutanese citizens faced persecution in the 1990s, leading to mass displacement and ongoing struggles for citizenship and support in Nepal.
#italy

Italy grants Argentina's Milei citizenship sparking outrage

The Italian government's fast-tracking of citizenship for Argentinian President Milei sparked outrage, seen as discrimination against young Italians seeking citizenship.

Argentina's president Javier Milei given Italian citizenship, sparking outrage

Citizenship granted to Argentina's president Milei highlights disparities in Italian nationality laws, sparking widespread political and social outrage.

Italy grants Argentina's Milei citizenship sparking outrage

The Italian government's fast-tracking of citizenship for Argentinian President Milei sparked outrage, seen as discrimination against young Italians seeking citizenship.

Argentina's president Javier Milei given Italian citizenship, sparking outrage

Citizenship granted to Argentina's president Milei highlights disparities in Italian nationality laws, sparking widespread political and social outrage.
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#legal-issues

Alabama Purges Voter Rolls, VRA Be Damned

Alabama purged voters mistakenly identified as noncitizens, violating federal voting laws and facing lawsuits from the Justice Department and civil rights groups.

Inside Austria: Is it really that important to sing the national anthem to become Austrian?

Austria's citizenship revocation for not singing the national anthem raises legal and political concerns regarding the interpretation of the Citizenship Act.

Alabama Purges Voter Rolls, VRA Be Damned

Alabama purged voters mistakenly identified as noncitizens, violating federal voting laws and facing lawsuits from the Justice Department and civil rights groups.

Inside Austria: Is it really that important to sing the national anthem to become Austrian?

Austria's citizenship revocation for not singing the national anthem raises legal and political concerns regarding the interpretation of the Citizenship Act.
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Inside France: The PM game and posh Paris scarves

Francois Bayrou's appointment as prime minister is a temporary solution amidst ongoing political challenges in France.
A new cooperative political approach may emerge from current parliamentary divides.
#immigration-policy

Biden's offer of a path to US citizenship for spouses leaves some out

The Biden administration's order provides a path to legal status for spouses of U.S. citizens without leaving the country, addressing long-standing immigration challenges.

'Unfair and pointless': Call for moratorium on Swedish citizenship causes anger

The majority of the public opposes pausing citizenship applications, favoring stricter rules instead.

Biden's offer of a path to US citizenship for spouses leaves some out

The Biden administration's order provides a path to legal status for spouses of U.S. citizens without leaving the country, addressing long-standing immigration challenges.

'Unfair and pointless': Call for moratorium on Swedish citizenship causes anger

The majority of the public opposes pausing citizenship applications, favoring stricter rules instead.
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Miss Universe runner-up to move to Nigeria after South Africa nationality row

Chidimma Adetshina plans to relocate to Nigeria after facing abuse and citizenship challenges in South Africa.
#cultural-heritage

The Complex Politics of Tribal Enrollment

Belonging to the Lumbee Tribe involves navigating both familial ties and personal insecurities about identity.

Fire Island hosts first-ever naturalization ceremony on Sept. 11

First naturalization ceremony at Fire Island National Seashore commemorated its 60th anniversary and the Sept. 11 attacks with new citizens from 29 countries.

The Complex Politics of Tribal Enrollment

Belonging to the Lumbee Tribe involves navigating both familial ties and personal insecurities about identity.

Fire Island hosts first-ever naturalization ceremony on Sept. 11

First naturalization ceremony at Fire Island National Seashore commemorated its 60th anniversary and the Sept. 11 attacks with new citizens from 29 countries.
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FACT CHECK: Has Berlin done away with German citizenship interviews?

The Berlin government is criticized for not changing its migration policy despite delays in citizenship applications, with implications for how citizenship is granted.
#migration

Here's How to Buy Citizenship in Another Country

People are increasingly looking to move to new countries due to crises at home.
Buying citizenship or residency is a viable option for relocating globally.

What's a golden visa and where can you still get one?

Golden visas provide wealthy individuals a route to residency or citizenship, highlighting inequality amidst rising dangers for regular migrants.

New Zealand: Emigration soars amid economic woes DW 08/19/2024

New Zealand's population grew minimally amid significant citizen emigration, driven by economic challenges and high living costs.

Here's How to Buy Citizenship in Another Country

People are increasingly looking to move to new countries due to crises at home.
Buying citizenship or residency is a viable option for relocating globally.

What's a golden visa and where can you still get one?

Golden visas provide wealthy individuals a route to residency or citizenship, highlighting inequality amidst rising dangers for regular migrants.

New Zealand: Emigration soars amid economic woes DW 08/19/2024

New Zealand's population grew minimally amid significant citizen emigration, driven by economic challenges and high living costs.
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Investing in Grenada Property for Securing Citizenship

Grenada's property investment citizenship offers a fast-tracked route to global mobility through real estate investment.

The 7 Easiest Countries to Get Citizenship, From Europe to the Caribbean

Election anxiety is driving many Americans to seek second citizenship or residency abroad.
Options for obtaining citizenship include ancestry claims and investment in 'golden passport' schemes.
European Union citizenship offers significant benefits, including job and study opportunities across member nations.
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Why the ultra wealthy are renouncing their U.S. citizenship

Accidental Americans face surprising tax liabilities despite living abroad and seeking to disconnect from burdensome U.S. tax obligations.
#naturalization

With an election looming, the U.S. is approving citizenship applications at the fastest speed in years

The U.S. is seeing a surge in naturalization ceremonies as immigration authorities process applications faster than in previous years.

The Joy of New Americans

Naturalization ceremonies are both routine and emotionally significant, marking the official entry into American citizenship for many.

Worcester rejects petition that would have forced immigrants running for office to show their papers

The Worcester City Council unanimously opposed a petition requiring naturalized citizens to submit paperwork to run for office, labeling it as bigoted and xenophobic.

With an election looming, the U.S. is approving citizenship applications at the fastest speed in years

The U.S. is seeing a surge in naturalization ceremonies as immigration authorities process applications faster than in previous years.

The Joy of New Americans

Naturalization ceremonies are both routine and emotionally significant, marking the official entry into American citizenship for many.

Worcester rejects petition that would have forced immigrants running for office to show their papers

The Worcester City Council unanimously opposed a petition requiring naturalized citizens to submit paperwork to run for office, labeling it as bigoted and xenophobic.
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eanuts Creator Charles Schulz Shares with a 10-Year-Old Kid the True Meaning of Good Citizenship

Charles Schulz viewed the definition of a good citizen as challenging, emphasizing the importance of conscience, faith in democracy, and minority protection.

Krastev: 'Trump and Harris will not accept a Putin victory' DW 10/04/2024

Liberal democracy faces disillusionment across Europe, raising concerns about its viability amid emerging authoritarian characteristics.

Harris Campaign Declines to Answer If She'll Fulfill 2019 Promise to Offer Citizenship to 2 Million Dreamers'

Kamala Harris has not clarified her plans for citizenship for Dreamers despite previously promising it.

Court Rules Nearly 98,000 Arizonans Whose Citizenship Hadn't Been Confirmed Can Vote Full Ballot

Arizona Supreme Court allows nearly 98,000 voters with unconfirmed citizenship documents to vote in state and local elections.

On the varna system, Gandhi's plan to empower the workers | Aeon Essays

Gandhi emphasizes the need for ordinary citizens to develop moral and political judgment capabilities for true participation in governance.

Cardiff's Ng moves closer to Singapore dream

Perry Ng is training with Singapore's national squad, pursuing citizenship to honor his heritage and fulfill his dream of playing internationally.

Telegram founder Pavel Durov's various citizenships add to the mystery of his detention

Pavel Durov's commitment to free speech through Telegram has drawn both praise for promoting civil liberties and criticism for enabling illicit activities.
#dna-testing

Rise in DNA tests being used to claim citizenship of other countries

Ancestry DNA testing opens pathways to citizenship based on heritage, particularly for those with Irish origins.

People using DNA test results to try to claim citizenship of countries

DNA ancestry tests are now being utilized to support citizenship applications, linking personal heritage to potential legal rights in other nations.

Rise in DNA tests being used to claim citizenship of other countries

Ancestry DNA testing opens pathways to citizenship based on heritage, particularly for those with Irish origins.

People using DNA test results to try to claim citizenship of countries

DNA ancestry tests are now being utilized to support citizenship applications, linking personal heritage to potential legal rights in other nations.
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#joel-embiid

Vilified by French, Embiid expects 'fun' gold final

Joel Embiid faces criticism and booing from French fans due to citizenship choice leading to heightened energy in gold medal game against Team USA.

Joel Embiid's War With The French Nears Its Conclusion | Defector

Embarking on international basketball journey, Joel Embiid sought citizenships in Cameroon, France, and the U.S., opting to play for the U.S. despite diverse options.

Vilified by French, Embiid expects 'fun' gold final

Joel Embiid faces criticism and booing from French fans due to citizenship choice leading to heightened energy in gold medal game against Team USA.

Joel Embiid's War With The French Nears Its Conclusion | Defector

Embarking on international basketball journey, Joel Embiid sought citizenships in Cameroon, France, and the U.S., opting to play for the U.S. despite diverse options.
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Throngs Waited Through the Weekend for Courtroom Seats. Few Got Them.

Citizens waited overnight for seats at the Trump trial, showing a surge in interest and dedication.

What is France's 'citizen service' and who has to do it?

Teens in France no longer have compulsory military service, but most must do a one-day JDC course on citizenship responsibilities.

Midweek Distractions 2/7/24: New French Language Requirements Explained - Frenchly

Residency and citizenship requirements in France have changed, with increased language proficiency levels needed.
There is a debate about whether language requirements are about preserving culture or hiding xenophobia.
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