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For the better part of a decade, I have been tracking how many people in the United States acquire European citizenship through ancestry each year. It started with Luxembourg
Platform data from Citizenship.EU reveals the European ancestry citizenship pathways that draw the most American interest—and the eligibility results that complicate the picture. European citizenship by descent has become
Our latest feature: live, public results from our EU Dual Citizenship Eligibility Assessment, 23 countries and counting! Today we are launching a major new feature, Citizenship’s the Live EU
On March 12, 2026, the Court of Justice of the European Union issued a landmark ruling that reframes how EU member states must handle legal gender recognition for their
We promised more countries were on the way. Today, we’re delivering on that promise with three new additions to the Citizenship.EU platform, including our first country outside the European
We’ve been working hard behind the scenes, and we’re thrilled to share some of the most significant updates to Citizenship.EU since we launched. Whether you’re just beginning to explore
Franco-Era Spanish descendants have long had a complicated relationship with the Spanish citizenship process. Previously, only children of those who were Spanish citizens at the time of their birth
In an ongoing process of amending Portuguese citizenship law, October 2025 saw Parliament vote to approve amendments that would reset the Portuguese citizenship timeline to seven years for Community
Spain’s Democratic Memory Law (Ley de Memoria Democrática) came into force in October 2022. The law, which is closely connected to Spain’s Historical Memory Law and faced strong opposition
On October 13, 2025, Italy’s Chamber of Deputies approved a comprehensive reform bill that fundamentally restructures how consular services operate worldwide. The legislation, formally known as Bill A.C. 2369-A
Italy’s highest civil court is preparing to issue what could be a landmark decision affecting millions of Italian descendants worldwide, thus affecting Italian citizenship by descent cases and applicants
Across the United States, an unmistakable shift is taking place. LGBTQ+ Americans are increasingly looking across the Atlantic—not only for travel or temporary escapes, but for long-term relocation and
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
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
Italy’s government is moving to increase the special flat tax for wealthy foreign residents from €200,000 to €300,000 annually, marking the second hike in just over a year. The
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
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
When applying for EU ancestry citizenship or any European citizenship pathway, gathering the required documentation is a vital step in proving one’s ancestry. Many EU citizenship programs rely on
Slovenian citizenship by descent is one of Europe’s most accessible citizenship through ancestry programs, requiring only one year of residency for those who can prove Slovenian ancestry up to
Within the last year, the EU Court of Justice has finally put a stop to citizenship by investment (CBI). The decision, which effectively ruled that Malta’s “golden passport” program
Birthright citizenship, or jus soli (“right of the soil”), grants automatic citizenship to individuals born within a country’s territory, regardless of their parents’ nationality. This policy varies widely across
For many people exploring their European roots, ancestry citizenship is an incredible chance to turn heritage into opportunity. But not all European countries offer citizenship just because your great-grandparents
Germany has long recognized the importance of ancestral connection. If your family tree includes German parents, grandparents, or even great-grandparents, you might be eligible to reclaim German citizenship by
Applying for dual citizenship through ancestry is a powerful way to reconnect with your family’s heritage while unlocking new opportunities. It allows you to honor your roots, access expanded
When it comes to reclaiming citizenship through ancestry, most people think of EU countries like Italy, Ireland—nations well known for Irish citizenship by descent or Italian citizenship programs— and
If you have a parent, grandparent, or even great-grandparent from a European country, you might be eligible for citizenship—even if you’ve never lived there. This process is called citizenship
On July 1st, 2025, Luxembourg’s government released its quarterly social security statistics regarding Luxembourg citizens living abroad. Within those numbers, was a standout figure regarding citizens living in the
