Call for GLOBALCIT Country Experts
The Global Citizenship Observatory (GLOBALCIT) is seeking to recruit new experts to assist with our data collection.
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GLOBALCIT data featured in IOM Global Migration Data Analysis Centre
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has featured GLOBALCIT data on a dedicated page on citizenship and migration as part of its Global Migration Data Analysis Centre (GMDAC).
Instrumentalising citizenship in the fight against terrorism: How have deprivation powers evolved since 9/11?
Today marks the launch of a new joint report on citizenship stripping by GLOBALCIT and the Institute on Statelessness and Inclusion. The report offers the first comprehensive global analysis of nationality deprivation powers and how these have evolved since 9/11.
Latvia: Citizens joining the Ukrainian army can retain citizenship
On 28 February 2022, the Latvian parliament adopted several amendments that enable Latvian citizens to serve in the military of Ukraine.
Limited impact of facilitated naturalisation for ‘third generation’ in Switzerland
A new study shows that a facilitated naturalisation procedure for third generation immigrants in Switzerland has had limited impact in practice.
GLOBALCIT 2021 Highlights
GLOBALCIT is pleased to share a selection of highlights from our work in 2021.
Court of Justice hands down judgment on naturalisation and EU citizenship
The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has handed down its judgment in the case of JY v Wiener Landesregierung, covering new ground on the relationship between domestic naturalisation procedures and EU citizenship.
European Commission proposes visa waiver suspension over Vanuatu’s investor citizenship
The European Commission has proposed a partial suspension of the short-stay visa waiver agreement between the European Union (EU) and Vanuatu, citing concerns regarding the latter’s investor citizenship scheme.
Montenegro renews its investor citizenship programme
The Government of Montenegro has decided to extend its investor citizenship programme for a further 12 months.
Commission proposes reforms to electoral rights for mobile EU citizens
The European Commission is currently considering proposals to improve access to electoral rights for mobile EU citizens.