Key Legal Points French law allows naturalisation by exception where an individual’s contribution is deemed to serve the national interest. George Clooney’s reported naturalisation illustrates how citizenship by merit operates in practice in Europe. Language and integration requirements, while generally…
Key Legal Issues Proposal to extend naturalisation from five to ten years. End of naturalisation abroad for spouses and former Dutch nationals. Abolition or restriction of the option procedure for regaining citizenship. Inconsistency with the emerging European principle of…
Society has come a long way from being wary towards the concept of dual citizenship. Today, not only is dual citizenship globally welcomed, but it is also ardently sought after.
In the first half of 2019, some notable countries have steadily made progress in drawing more concrete attention to the topic of dual citizenship.
Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates is pleased to publish the Global Edition of the Dual Citizenship Report, examining dual citizenship laws in over 100 jurisdictions.