Sudan revokes citizenship of thousands of Syrians
According to Erm News and Citizenship Rights in Africa Initiative, the transitional government of Sudan has stripped thousands of naturalised foreigners, including Syrians.
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Liechtenstein rejects dual citizenship with EEA/CH in a referendum
In Liechtenstein, a referendum on dual citizenship took place on 30 August 2020, together with the popular vote on questions of gender parity in parliamentary representation, and the railway connection. Dual nationality was rejected by 61.5% of the voters, while 38.5% voted in favor of it.
European Commission launches an infringement procedure against Malta and Cyprus over the sale of EU Citizenship
On 20 October, the European Commission (EC) has issued letters of formal notice regarding the investor citizenship programmes in Cyprus and Malta, thus opening an infringement procedure against the two countries.
Webinar on the Expat Vote
Over the last fifty years most states have expanded their electorate by offering voting rights to their citizens residing abroad. Turnout has, however, remained almost consistently low and only in a few occasions has the expat vote had a significant impact on electoral outcomes.
Changes to representation of citizens in the Italian Parliament
On 20 and 21 September 2020, Italian voters cast their ballots in a referendum to amend the Italian Constitution. Two core issue are put to popular vote: to reduce the number of Members of Parliament from 630 to 400 in the Chamber of Deputies and from 315 to 200 in the Senate.
Webinar on Citizenship Revocation
Our first GLOBALCIT Webinar addresses the challenges that the revival of citizenship revocation raises for the study of citizenship as a secure and equal membership in a state.
GLOBALCIT is recruiting two research assistants
We are looking for two research assistants starting on 1 January 2021 for a part-time 80%, four days per week with a contract of 12 months.
Dual citizenship on the horizon for Dutch citizens in the United Kingdom
On 30 June 2020, the Dutch Senate approved a bill that would temporarily allow dual citizenship for Dutch citizens who reside in the United Kingdom.
Online Book Launch: The People in Question by Jo Shaw
We are happy to announce the publication of a new book by our co-director Jo Shaw The People in Question: Citizens and Constitutions in Uncertain Times (Bristol University Press).
Congratulations to Luuk van der Baaren and Lamin Khadar
The GLOBALCIT team congratulates our research associate Luuk van der Baaren and our former collaborator Lamin Khadar on their recent achievements.