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Europe politics
fromThe Local France
1 day ago

Why more and more people are acquiring citizenship in European countries

Citizenship acquisition in EU countries surged by 55% from 2014 to 2024, driven by demographic changes and the impact of events like Brexit.
Europe politics
fromwww.thelocal.com
1 day ago

Why more and more people are acquiring citizenship in European countries

Citizenship acquisition in EU countries surged by 55% from 2014 to 2024, driven by demographic changes and the Brexit effect.
Europe politics
fromThe Local Germany
1 day ago

Why more and more people are acquiring citizenship in European countries

Citizenship acquisition in EU countries surged by 55% from 2014 to 2024, driven by demographic changes and the impact of events like Brexit.
Europe politics
fromThe Local France
1 day ago

Why more and more people are acquiring citizenship in European countries

Citizenship acquisition in EU countries surged by 55% from 2014 to 2024, driven by demographic changes and the impact of events like Brexit.
Europe politics
fromwww.thelocal.com
1 day ago

Why more and more people are acquiring citizenship in European countries

Citizenship acquisition in EU countries surged by 55% from 2014 to 2024, driven by demographic changes and the Brexit effect.
Europe politics
fromThe Local Germany
1 day ago

Why more and more people are acquiring citizenship in European countries

Citizenship acquisition in EU countries surged by 55% from 2014 to 2024, driven by demographic changes and the impact of events like Brexit.
#birthright-citizenship
Right-wing politics
fromLos Angeles Times
15 hours ago

Commentary: Birthright citizenship secured my family's American dream. No wonder Trump hates it

Trump's executive order to end birthright citizenship is under Supreme Court review, despite strong public support for the policy.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago

Some critics of birthright citizenship say it's a fraud issue. What does that mean?

Birthright citizenship is debated as a matter of fraud and national security, with concerns over birth tourism and potential constitutional changes.
Law
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago

Birthright Citizenship Is a Constitutional and Historical Fact

Originalist arguments against birthright citizenship misrepresent colonial immigration history and the clear intent of the 14th Amendment's framers.
US Elections
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

As birthright citizenship goes to Supreme Court, here's how Americans feel about it

The Supreme Court will decide on the future of automatic citizenship for children born in the U.S., a practice under constitutional debate.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
10 hours ago

German men need military permit for extended stays abroad

Germany's new military service law requires men aged 18-46 to obtain permission to leave the country for over three months.
Miami food
fromenglish.elpais.com
21 hours ago

The tired faces of Cuban deportees to Mexico: I'm already old, I don't want to die here'

Deported migrants from the U.S. face dire conditions in Tapachula, struggling to survive and longing to return home.
Remote teams
fromIndia Currents
1 day ago

Letting Stranded H-1B Employees Work From India Causes Serious Tax Risks For US Employees

H-1B workers in India face delays affecting tax, business operations, and mental stress, forcing companies to reconsider workforce strategies.
#deportation
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Legal groups condemn arrival of a dozen deportees from US to Uganda

Deportation flights from the US to Uganda are viewed as transnational repression, prompting legal challenges from Ugandan advocates.
Social justice
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Deportation Is Not a Hardship That Shall Pass - It Is an Interminable Agony

Deportation creates permanent, intergenerational trauma that extends far beyond the moment of removal, affecting families through decades of separation and ongoing restrictions.
#immigration
fromBoston.com
3 days ago
US news

Federal judge in Mass. rules Trump unlawfully revoked status of migrants who used entry app

Social justice
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 days ago

Immigrants seeking asylum ordered to countries they've never been to, stuck in limbo

Many immigrants face third-country deportation orders to nations where they have no ties, creating fear and uncertainty in their asylum processes.
fromBoston.com
3 days ago
US news

Federal judge in Mass. rules Trump unlawfully revoked status of migrants who used entry app

Relationships
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

I thought, what the hell have I done?': the people who moved abroad for love and regretted it

A couple navigates the challenges of living in Switzerland after moving from Australia, balancing career aspirations and family ties.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

This country has been our home': US family in UK threatened with detention over visa mix-up

An American family in the UK faces homelessness due to a rejected Home Office application for indefinite leave to remain.
Education
fromwww.thelocal.se
2 days ago

'We can go elsewhere': Skilled workers question future in Sweden over citizenship reforms

Chandra and Vibha face uncertainty over Swedish citizenship due to sudden rule changes affecting their applications and those of many others.
#supreme-court
US Elections
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Hits close to home': US Supreme Court hears birthright citizenship case

The Supreme Court is considering ending automatic citizenship for infants born in the US, a practice upheld for over a century.
US Elections
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 days ago

Birthright citizenship reaches US Supreme Court in a case that will define the country's future

The Supreme Court will hear arguments on birthright citizenship, potentially redefining U.S. citizenship based on President Trump's executive order.
US Elections
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Hits close to home': US Supreme Court hears birthright citizenship case

The Supreme Court is considering ending automatic citizenship for infants born in the US, a practice upheld for over a century.
US Elections
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 days ago

Birthright citizenship reaches US Supreme Court in a case that will define the country's future

The Supreme Court will hear arguments on birthright citizenship, potentially redefining U.S. citizenship based on President Trump's executive order.
US politics
fromNextgov.com
3 days ago

Trump's goal to create state-by-state citizenship lists isn't feasible, experts say

Trump's executive order aims to create citizenship lists for voter eligibility verification, but experts warn it may disenfranchise eligible voters and is likely unconstitutional.
fromTravel + Leisure
3 days ago

This Is the No. 1 Country in Europe for Expat Visas and Retiree Benefits in 2026-and It Has Golden Visas and Tax Breaks

"One of the biggest surprises was Greece's tax incentive for retirees. The country offers a seven percent flat tax rate on all foreign retirement income, including Social Security, pensions, and IRAs, for up to 15 years."
Retirement
fromAxios
3 days ago

What's at risk if SCOTUS sides with Trump in birthright citizenship case

The order disproportionately affects immigrants of color. About 75% of children born to noncitizens are Latino, 12% are Asian American, 6% are white, and 5% are Black.
NYC parents
fromThe Conversation
4 days ago

Holocaust survivors in France came home to stolen apartments, looted furniture and bureaucratic hurdles

"Don't I have the right, after having suffered so much, to get my property back? Haven't I really paid enough for this war?"
Philosophy
#american-expats
Europe news
fromGamintraveler
4 days ago

Why 40% Of Americans Leave Europe Within 2 Years

Many Americans return home from Europe within two years, facing unexpected challenges and disillusionment with their expatriate dreams.
Europe politics
fromInsideHook
2 weeks ago

Expat-Curious? Inside the European Communities Vying for Fleeing Americans.

American retirees are increasingly purchasing homes in Europe, particularly Italy, to fulfill lifelong dreams and escape tight U.S. real estate markets, with specialized services facilitating international transactions despite geopolitical tensions.
Europe news
fromGamintraveler
4 days ago

Why 40% Of Americans Leave Europe Within 2 Years

Many Americans return home from Europe within two years, facing unexpected challenges and disillusionment with their expatriate dreams.
Europe politics
fromInsideHook
2 weeks ago

Expat-Curious? Inside the European Communities Vying for Fleeing Americans.

American retirees are increasingly purchasing homes in Europe, particularly Italy, to fulfill lifelong dreams and escape tight U.S. real estate markets, with specialized services facilitating international transactions despite geopolitical tensions.
Boston
fromFast Company
4 days ago

Woman allegedly called ICE on workers she hired

A woman faces backlash for allegedly reporting construction workers to ICE after a roofing job, claiming she owes them money and denies making the call.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

Land Day in Gaza: Between memory and the fight for what remains

Sawsan al-Jadba describes her lost land as a deep wound in her chest, a nightmare she never imagined living through. Despite the destruction, she is determined to stay put with her daughters and grandchildren, cultivating her remaining plot again despite limited resources.
Agriculture
Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
1 day ago

No Kings Must Mean No War: Foreign Policy Is Least Democratic Space in Politics

The majority of Iranian Americans oppose the war on Iran, despite media portrayal of pro-monarchy sentiments.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Human tragedy': Leqaa Kordia on how ICE jail echoes life in occupied Palestine

Leqaa Kordia connects her experiences in US immigration detention to the plight of Palestinians under Israeli occupation.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

By the 50th anniversary of Land Day, Palestinians lose most of their land

Palestinians face ongoing illegal Israeli settlement expansions and land confiscations, impacting their access to ancestral lands and livelihoods.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
2 weeks ago

There's a version of loneliness that belongs to people who moved far from where they grew up and built a beautiful life somewhere new, only to realize that nobody in their current world knew who they were before. And sometimes being fully known matters more than being fully comfortable. - Silicon Canals

Loneliness can stem from not being known, even in social environments full of warmth and connection.
#remote-work
Remote teams
fromForbes
3 weeks ago

8 Countries Paying People To Move There In 2026

Remote work has decoupled career location from residence location, enabling millions of professionals to live and work anywhere globally.
fromSplashTravels
4 weeks ago
Miscellaneous

I worked remotely while visiting Europe on a tourist visa, and my dad says that's illegal-did I technically break the law?

Remote teams
fromForbes
3 weeks ago

8 Countries Paying People To Move There In 2026

Remote work has decoupled career location from residence location, enabling millions of professionals to live and work anywhere globally.
fromSplashTravels
4 weeks ago
Miscellaneous

I worked remotely while visiting Europe on a tourist visa, and my dad says that's illegal-did I technically break the law?

France news
fromThe Local France
2 weeks ago

Join our live Q&A on France's new citizenship rules

French citizenship requirements became significantly stricter in 2026, introducing higher language standards, income thresholds, new civics tests, and affecting retirees, with retroactive application of some changes since 2025.
#dual-citizenship
SF parents
fromThe New Yorker
2 weeks ago

Seeking a Second Passport

Americans are increasingly obtaining citizenship in ancestral countries as a form of insurance against political and social uncertainty in the United States.
SF parents
fromThe New Yorker
2 weeks ago

Seeking a Second Passport

Americans are increasingly obtaining citizenship in ancestral countries as a form of insurance against political and social uncertainty in the United States.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

More British teenagers stranded abroad as result of new rules on dual nationals

"It's like they have brought in a new law and not considered the time people needed to get passports and to change their status ahead of upcoming changes in the rules."
UK news
Travel
fromForbes
3 weeks ago

Where Americans Are Moving Abroad Right Now

Remote work and rising living costs drive millions of Americans to relocate abroad earlier in their careers, with over 180,000 relocating last year to countries offering affordability, cultural familiarity, and English-speaking communities.
Canada news
fromTravel + Leisure
3 weeks ago

Canada Just Made It Easier for Americans to Get Citizenship-What to Know

Canada's Bill C-3 expands citizenship by descent to unlimited generations, making it easier for people with Canadian ancestry to obtain citizenship regardless of how far back their family history extends.
Retirement
fromTravel + Leisure
3 weeks ago

7 Hidden Costs of Retiring Abroad That No One Warns You About, According to Experts

One-third of Americans would relocate abroad if possible, with over 700,000 already receiving Social Security benefits outside the U.S., but retirees face significant hidden costs including legal fees and currency fluctuations.
UK news
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 weeks ago

UK passport rule prompts expats to consider renouncing British citizenship - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

A new UK rule requiring dual citizens to use British passports for entry is prompting some internationally-mobile Brits and expats to consider renouncing their citizenship.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Why international law is still the world's best defence

The post-World War II international legal order faces erosion from ultranationalism, great-power rivalries, and norm violations, risking a return to force-based politics where power supersedes principle.
fromwww.thelocal.com
3 weeks ago

Americans in Europe: US finally slashes citizenship renunciation fee

After significant deliberation, taking into account both the affected public's concerns regarding the cost of the fee and the not insignificant anecdotal evidence regarding tax-related difficulties many US nationals residing abroad encounter, including in part because of FATCA, the Department made a policy decision... to propose alleviating the cost burden for those individuals who decide to request CLN services by returning to the below-cost fee of $450.
US news
fromSilicon Canals
3 weeks ago

People who moved countries for love and people who moved countries for work carry completely different versions of displacement. One chose a person and lost a place. The other chose a place and discovered that without their people in it, a better country can still feel like a beautiful room with no furniture - Silicon Canals

She said she stood in her new kitchen, which had radiant floor heating and a view of the fjord, and cried because the bread smelled wrong. She'd moved from São Paulo for a man she'd met at a data science conference. The apartment was beautiful. The healthcare was extraordinary. The man was kind. And the bread smelled wrong, and that wrongness cracked open something in her she hadn't known was load-bearing.
Remote teams
#immigration-policy
fromIndependent
1 month ago
US politics

'It's become urgent now': the Irish people returning home from the US in the shadow of Trump's immigration crackdown

fromIndependent
1 month ago
US politics

'It's become urgent now': the Irish people returning home from the US in the shadow of Trump's immigration crackdown

#us-citizenship-renunciation
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
US Elections

Trump administration to slash fee to renounce US citizenship from $2,350 to $450

The Trump administration reduced the US citizenship renunciation fee from $2,350 to $450 in April, accepting financial losses to address a years-long backlog of over 30,000 applications driven by tax compliance burdens and political concerns.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
US politics

Tell us: are you an American living abroad who has tried to renounce your citizenship?

American expats who tried renouncing US citizenship are invited to securely share detailed experiences, including motives, obstacles, future-return concerns, and anecdotes; contributions can be anonymous.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Trump administration to slash fee to renounce US citizenship from $2,350 to $450

The Trump administration reduced the US citizenship renunciation fee from $2,350 to $450 in April, accepting financial losses to address a years-long backlog of over 30,000 applications driven by tax compliance burdens and political concerns.
Right-wing politics
fromThe American Conservative
3 weeks ago

Close Foreign Consulates in U.S. Sanctuary Cities

Migrant-sending countries maintain extensive consulate networks in the United States primarily to serve their large diaspora populations, including undocumented immigrants, contributing to immigration enforcement challenges.
Europe politics
fromTravel + Leisure
3 weeks ago

Your Ancestry Could Unlock an EU Passport in These 13 European Countries

European Union citizenship through ancestry is an affordable alternative to residency-by-investment programs, available through 13 countries including Italy, Ireland, Greece, and Spain, requiring documented European family roots.
World news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

UK announces first Middle East repatriation flight

The UK government chartered a repatriation flight from Muscat to help British nationals leave the Middle East amid regional attacks and flight disruptions.
Travel
fromConde Nast Traveler
1 month ago

How Americans With European Ancestry Can Get an EU Passport

Americans can obtain EU citizenship through ancestry without paying for golden passports, gaining access to 27 countries, affordable healthcare, education, and visa-free travel to over 100 destinations worldwide.
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

The dilemma of US-deported migrants in Cameroon: Trapped without rights or returned to danger

The Trump administration secretly deports migrants with legal protections to undisclosed African countries, including Cameroon, violating laws against deportation to countries where torture may occur.
UK news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

British citizenship applications by US nationals hit record high

US applications for British citizenship reached an all-time high of 8,790 in 2025, a 42% increase from 2024, driven by political climate concerns and expanded eligibility rules.
US news
fromwww.nydailynews.com
1 month ago

For first time in 90 years, more people are leaving the U.S. than moving in

The United States experienced net negative migration for the first time since the Great Depression, with approximately 150,000 more people leaving than entering in 2025, driven by Americans seeking better economic opportunities, safety, and quality of life abroad.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Home Office denies absurd' criticism over rule change that could leave dual nationals stranded

New UK border rules requiring British dual nationals to present valid passports or certificates of entitlement caused confusion and travel disruptions despite the Home Office claiming adequate communication.
#british-citizenship
Mental health
fromWander With Jo
2 months ago

Why Moving Abroad Doesn't Fix Everything: The Emotional Toll of Moving Abroad

Expat life often increases mental-health risks—anxiety, depression, burnout, and isolation—driven by culture shock, language barriers, visa uncertainty, and financial stress.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Citizens of Nowhere: What It Means to Be Stateless in the US

Citizens of Nowhere is a documentary short about stateless people in the United States individuals who, through circumstance or legal technicality, belong to no nation. Without passports, citizenship or legal recognition, they live in a state of uncertainty. From finding work and accessing education, to simply existing within a system that does not officially recognise them, stateless people face endless bureaucratic barriers.
Film
Higher education
fromNature
1 month ago

Universities in exile: displaced scholars count the costs of starting afresh

Donetsk National Technology University relocated multiple times due to Russian aggression, reducing enrollment from 18,000 to 1,180 and staff to 116.
fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
1 month ago

When it comes to restitution, how can museums solve a problem like inalienability?

When Thomas Jefferson wrote about the "inalienable" rights of man in the US Declaration of Independence 250 years ago, it's possible he lifted the term from the French. And long before it was ever used as an adjective to describe human rights, it defined royal property. To this day, "inalienability" remains a cornerstone of public collections in France-and many other countries-impacting museums and their ability to deaccession, including for purposes of restitution.
Arts
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

German government pushes Syrians to return to their homeland

Of these, 3,678 of them have already gone back to their home country. For German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt, this is proof of the migration policy that he has been promoting: "Those who have no prospect of staying receive targeted support for their voluntary repatriation." This "targeted support" includes the cost of the flights and 1,000 (ca. $1200) per adult and 500 for minors.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Scandalous and unacceptable': readers on the new UK entry rules for dual nationals

British dual nationals living abroad have told of their disgust, fury and distress over new UK border rules that mean they could risk be denied boarding on a flight, ferry or train. The new rules, which come into force on 25 February, have caught many by surprise and require British dual nationals to present a British passport or a certificate of entitlement, which costs 589, to visit the UK on their non-British passport.
UK politics
France news
fromwww.thelocal.fr
1 month ago

PODCAST: Why fewer foreigners are becoming French and how to fix France's second home quandary?

Île d'Oléron pays thousands to second-home owners who rent long-term to ease housing shortages; updated speed cameras, foreign resident trends, and animal-based French expressions highlighted.
Film
fromDefector
2 months ago

Mom Crimes And Other International Laws | Defector

A college student hid her relationship until graduation, revealing her boyfriend while picking up her parents at the airport, prompting a dramatic maternal revenge.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
2 months ago

A Video Game Lets You Take Back Looted Artifacts

A South African indie studio created Relooted, a heist game where players recover African artifacts from Western museums, reframing play, memory, and restitution.
#ees
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

How Many Passports Can You Have?

Spy thrillers have often included characters with multiple passports to evoke drama and suspense. The reality of having more than one passport is far tamer, but can help travelers navigate difficult visa situations and provide more flexibility for trips abroad. Even having a duplicate of a passport can be helpful if your primary passport is damaged, lost, or stolen. Here's everything travelers need to know about holding multiple passports, including how many you can have, how to obtain a second passport,
Travel
fromThe Local France
2 months ago

19 dual-nationals stripped of French passports in 2025

In total, 19 dual nationals were stripped of their French passports in 2025, according to figures published in the police gazette l'Essor de la gendarmerie. The process followed convictions in the French courts, all for terrorism-related offences. The figures represent a fall on the previous year, when 41 people had their French passports removed. In 2023, 11 dual nationals lost their French citizenship, in 2022 six did, and four each in 2021 and 2020.
France news
World news
fromFast Company
1 month ago

The hidden costs of becoming an expat

Emigrating from the U.S. requires careful consideration of hidden costs, practical infrastructure and lifestyle factors despite growing expatriation interest.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I left the US in 2015 and have since lived around the world. Reverse culture shock hit me harder than leaving ever did.

I think people don't always believe me when I say it, but living abroad has always felt more fun to me. I love the cultural challenges, the language barrier, the different food, and the process of figuring out the day-to-day. I'm originally from Conyers, a small town just outside Atlanta. In high school, I moved to Athens, Georgia. It was a typical small, suburban place - there weren't many people traveling internationally. Certainly, no one was moving abroad the way I eventually did.
Travel
US politics
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

I've Covered Migration and Borders for Years. This Is What I've Learned.

U.S. imperialism escalated under Trump, combining foreign military aggression with domestic repression and deportation of migrants and refugees.
Remote teams
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

Top seven mistakes companies make when hiring international employees: Critical risks and how to avoid them - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Plan and follow structured, locally compliant hiring processes to avoid legal, financial, and cultural failures when hiring across borders.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Rights groups hail acquittal after seven years of aid workers prosecuted during Greece refugee crisis

Twenty-four aid workers were acquitted in Lesbos after seven years facing migrant-smuggling charges, vindicating rescue efforts amid international concern over Greece's border practices.
Travel
fromGamintraveler
2 months ago

The One Visa Question That's Sending Americans Home

American travelers often unintentionally breach European visa rules by admitting remote work or long-term intentions at border control, so answer arrival questions briefly and consistently.
US politics
fromArchitectural Digest
2 months ago

When Politics Drives You From Home: 5 Americans Who Uprooted Their Lives Because of the State of the Nation

Politics has become a major driver of relocation, with many Americans choosing new communities that align with their political beliefs despite logistical and emotional costs.
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

EU asylum policy: What changes for refugees in Germany?

The Common European Asylum System (CEAS) is the European Union's legal framework to create uniform, fair, and efficient standards for processing asylum applications. The system's reform, agreed in 2024, will become legally binding in Germany and throughout the EU in June, 2026. EU member states had a two-year implementation period during which the new rules including stricter border procedures were transposed into national law.
Europe politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

EU votes to allow deportation of migrants to safe' third countries

Under the new rules, EU states will be able to send asylum seekers to third countries they merely transited through, provided those countries are deemed to respect international standards for migrant treatment. They could also deport asylum seekers to safe third countries with which they have no prior ties, if an agreement is reached with the host state, the UK's Guardian newspaper reported.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

What ICE is doing to America is familiar to me as a Palestinian

Today Americans are getting a taste of what Palestinians have experienced for decades: state terror. The escalation of state violence in the United States has been unprecedented. In the span of three weeks, two people were shot dead in Minneapolis during anti-immigration raids. Both were branded domestic terrorists. Meanwhile last week, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents used five-year-old Liam Ramos as bait to get his asylum-seeking father to come out of their home;
US politics
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