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Vox proposes mass deportations and citizenship audits in Spain

Far-right Spanish political party Vox has unveiled a controversial proposal to deport all previously undocumented migrants and audit the citizenship status of naturalized foreigners. The policy, part of its updated housing and economic programme, has drawn comparisons to measures enacted under former......

Trump’s denaturalization push raises alarms over citizenship rights

Former President Donald Trump has reignited debates over the scope of U.S. citizenship with rhetoric targeting high-profile figures like Elon Musk and Zohran Mamdani. While legal experts dismiss such deportation threats as unconstitutional, Trump’s renewed focus on denaturalization has prompted......

The fragility of citizenship: New insights into global trends

Naturalisation has long been considered a reliable method for securing the right to reside in a country, but recent findings indicate that this belief is becoming increasingly precarious. The inaugural Global State of Citizenship report, produced by the Global Citizenship Observatory (GLOBALCIT) at the......

Europe tightens citizenship rules amid shifting political tides

Across Europe, governments are revising citizenship laws, imposing stricter requirements for foreign residents seeking naturalization. This trend reflects a broader political shift as immigration remains a contentious issue, with changes varying between tightening residency terms, increasing fees, and......

Madrid delivers a diplomatic setback to Polisario and Algeria over Sahara nationality issue

The Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE), led by Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, has firmly rejected a legislative proposal from the left-wing coalition Sumar that sought to grant Spanish nationality to Sahrawis born during the Spanish colonial period in Sahara, before February 26, 1976.......

Moroccans lead record naturalizations in Spain in 2024

Recent data released by Spain’s National Institute of Statistics (INE) and reported by ABC newspaper reveal that Moroccan nationals topped the list of foreign-born individuals who acquired Spanish citizenship in 2024. This marks an unprecedented record since such statistics began in 2013. According......

Vanuatu considers revoking Andrew Tate's citizenship amid ongoing legal troubles

Vanuatu authorities are contemplating the revocation of Andrew Tate's citizenship after it was disclosed that he obtained a golden passport around the time of his 2022 arrest in Romania for serious offenses including rape and human trafficking. The self-proclaimed influencer acquired citizenship......

Civic behavior crisis could harm Morocco’s image ahead of World Cup 2030

A new national survey reveals troubling civic behavior trends that could undermine Morocco’s global image as it prepares to co-host the 2030 FIFA World Cup. The Moroccan Center for Citizenship conducted the survey to assess public attitudes and practices in daily life, with a focus on public space......

Safeguarding Spanish citizenship: what you need to know when living abroad

If you've acquired Spanish citizenship but find yourself residing in a country other than Spain, you may be concerned about the implications for your nationality. Understanding the nuances of maintaining your citizenship while living abroad is essential. Living outside Spain does not directly lead......