nationality

Germany

Germany drops restrictions on dual citizenship

The legislation will make people eligible for citizenship after five years in Germany, or three in case of “special integration accomplishments.”

19 January 2024

United Kingdom

Shamima Begum, who joined IS aged 15, loses her citizenship appeal

Shamima Begum, who travelled from UK to Syria aged 15 to join so-called Islamic State, loses citizenship appeal

22 February 2023

Spain

Spain first as court grants nationality to child born during migration

Leaving the girl stateless would have placed her "in a situation of inequality", the court said.

9 June 2022

Italy

Italy's citizenship law back in focus as multicultural stars triumph

The debate was sparked anew after complaints about the bureaucratic headaches confronting Italian-born athletes who want to compete for their country but lack citizenship.

10 August 2021