The number of naturalisations in Bulgaria in 2015 has reached 10,720, almost the double when compared to 2014. Almost a half of the applications came from the neighbouring Macedonia, and significant numbers of applicants came from Ukraine, Moldova, Serbia, and Read More …
Citizenship scholars in Europe often focus on the institutional factors that influence naturalisation, but a less explored topic in the literature is the role of politics and group belonging in naturalisation behaviour—factors that have been proven to influence immigrants’ behaviour Read More …
The ability of a state to determine who its citizens are is a core element of sovereignty, yet even in this area coordination in the European Union has arisen as member states adjust their policies regarding citizenship acquisition and loss Read More …
After a peak in 2006, naturalisation numbers in Switzerland had seen a steady decline as a consequence of toughened conditions and increased costs. In 2015 there has been a reversal of the downward trend, with 30 per cent more naturalised Read More …
The comparative study of immigrants’ legal rights has become a key focus of sociological inquiry in recent decades. However, research in this vein has focused primarily on the highest levels of European judiciaries. As a result, we know comparatively little Read More …
This article seeks to promote an integrated approach to the study of citizenship policies, which pays due attention to their potential impact on migrants whose self-recognition are formally delimited by legal definitions. Through a novel approach that makes use of Read More …
Citizenship Law in Africa describes the often arbitrary, discriminatory, and contradictory citizenship laws that exist from state to state, and recommends ways that African countries can bring their citizenship laws in line with global norms. This is the third edition Read More …
On 28 January, the Parliament of Ukraine has passed a law, enabling the country to grant citizenship to foreigners fighting in its armed forces. Foreign nationals will be eligible for citizenship three years after signing a contract with Ukraine’s military Read More …
The Dutch Parliament is discussing a legislative bill that seeks changes to the Dutch Citizenship Act. The proposed amendments include extending the terms for naturalisation from five to seven years, as well changes regarding the naturalisation of spouses and on Read More …
In 2015, a total of 26,238 persons became Belgian nationals, according to the country’s Ministry of Justice. In the previous year, 25,738 foreigners obtained Belgian nationality, a quarter less than in 2013. Read more here and consult pur country profile Read More …
