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Daniel ATZ

Daniel Atz is a dual citizen of the U.S. and Luxembourg and the founder of Citizenship.EU. What began as a personal discovery of family roots became a mission to help over 2,000 Americans gain EU citizenship. His work evolved into a larger investigation of American migration patterns, leading to a five-part data series exploring the stories behind dual citizenship.
Aerial view of Alfama, Lisbon, Portugal; Portuguese citizenship pathways may see changes as Socialists propose a seven-year citizenship pathway to protect Golden Visa holders.

Portugal’s Socialists Propose Seven-Year Portuguese Citizenship Pathway to Protect Golden Visa Investors

Portugal’s Socialist Party filed comprehensive amendments to the government’s citizenship reform proposal on October 17, 2025, establishing a three-tier framework that would create a seven-year naturalization timeline for most foreign residents while providing extensive protections for existing Golden Visa investors from retroactive rule changes. The 13-page legislative package represents the

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October 20, 2025 No Comments
A German flag and EU flag outside the Reichstag building; in 2025 news, Germany ends fast track citizenship.

Germany Ends Fast Track Citizenship: What Changed and Why

October 20, 2025 In a significant policy reversal that underscores Germany’s shifting stance on immigration, the Bundestag voted on October 8, 2025, to abolish the country’s controversial three-year fast-track citizenship pathway. The decision marks the end of a program that had barely gotten off the ground before political winds changed

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October 20, 2025 No Comments
Helsinki Cathedral, Helsinki, Finland; Finnish citizenship by descent is a valid pathway for those with Finnish origins who meet certain eligibility criteria.

Finnish Citizenship By Descent: Eligibility And Application Guide

People with Finnish ancestry often wonder whether or not they can apply for Finnish citizenship, and if so, what the process entails. Finnish ancestry citizenship is a valid pathway to a Finnish nationality, and, in turn, can open up the doorway to EU citizenship and rights — including obtaining a

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October 15, 2025 No Comments
Aerial view of the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, France; the pathway to French citizenship by descent is more restrictive than what you’ll find in other EU countries.

French Citizenship by Descent: How It Differs in the EU

If you’re interested in a pathway to French citizenship by descent, then you need to be aware of the challenges you’ll face. Citizenship laws in France are stricter and more complicated than they are in other EU member nations. In this guide, we discuss why this is the case, how

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October 10, 2025 No Comments
Bucharest, Romania; many Romanian citizenship by descent applicants have questions about documentation, fees, application challenges, and more.

Complete FAQs About Romanian Citizenship by Descent

Certain individuals of Romanian descent are eligible to restore citizenship and, as a result, gain ancestry citizenship within the European Union, allowing them the right to live, work, and travel freely across 27 member nations. The process of acquiring Romanian European ancestry citizenship, however, is nuanced and does not come

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October 9, 2025 No Comments
Three flags of Bulgaria (horizontal stripes of white, green, and red) are prominently displayed on flagpoles, vigorously waving against a clear, bright blue sky, representing the bulgarian citizenship

Required Documents for Bulgarian Ancestry Citizenship Applications

People with Bulgarian ancestry around the world often wonder if their family ancestry makes them eligible for Bulgarian citizenship, and if so, what they need in order to prove their origins. Bulgarian citizenship by descent is a valid pathway to nationality, but it’s essential to gather documents proving your Bulgarian

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October 6, 2025 No Comments
A map of the United States with pins on it; EU citizenship by descent applicants may be required to submit proof of their ancestor’s non-naturalization in the U.S.

Proof of Non-Naturalization for EU Citizenship by Descent

The process for acquiring EU citizenship by descent through a European Union member nation varies from country to country, but proper documentation is always a key requirement for applicants. Some ancestry citizenship schemes, such as German citizenship by descent, Irish citizenship, or Italian citizenship, require the applicant to show proof

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October 2, 2025 No Comments