European Citizenship & Residency News
English briefings for the European citizenship and residency tracks hosted on Prep2Go.
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Weekly update on June 22, 2026: New 10-Year Citizenship Law & AIMA Progress
Recent updates highlight the new 10-year residency requirement for Portuguese citizenship under Organic Law no. 1/2026. Meanwhile, AIMA tackles backlogs, and the government warns against misleading Golden Visa advice.
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Monthly update on June 2026: Sweden Tightens Residency Rules as EU Overhauls Deportation Policies
Sweden's parliament has backed stricter immigration laws, allowing residency revocation for tax or conduct violations. Meanwhile, the EU Parliament approved sweeping deportation reforms and external migrant centers.
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Monthly update on June 2026: Spain Tightens Digital Nomad Visa Rules as Regularisation Deadline Approaches
Spain is enforcing stricter requirements for its Digital Nomad Visa while a June 30 deadline looms for the extraordinary regularisation process. Meanwhile, EU-wide reforms and Portugal's shifting rules impact expats.
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Monthly update on June 2026: Portugal's 10-Year Citizenship Law Triggers Golden Visa Fund Redemptions
Portugal's new Nationality Law, which doubled the citizenship residency requirement to 10 years, is prompting Golden Visa investors to redeem funds. Separately, expats continue to face significant AIMA processing delays.
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Monthly update on June 2026: Sweden Abolishes Refugee PR & Finland Introduces Citizenship Test
Sweden moves to abolish permanent residency for refugees, while Finland introduces a new citizenship test amid record passport approvals and stricter deportation rules.
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Monthly update on June 2026: Spain Residency Brief: Regularization Deadline Nears as EU Debates Visa Rules
Spain's extraordinary regularization deadline approaches on June 30, with the first resolutions already processing. Meanwhile, several EU nations are pushing for stricter Schengen visa rules for Russian tourists.
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Monthly update on June 2026: Portugal Immigration Updates: AIMA Progress, EU Lawsuit, and Draft Laws
Portugal reports progress on AIMA backlogs as thousands of cases are processed. Meanwhile, the EU initiates a lawsuit over immigration issues, and new draft laws receive praise from the Migration Council.
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Monthly update on June 2026: Sweden Enacts New Citizenship Rules While Finland Hits Naturalisation Records
Sweden introduces new citizenship requirements and leads a push for tighter EU visa rules. Meanwhile, Finland reaches an all-time high in granted citizenships, highlighting shifting Nordic immigration trends.
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Monthly update on June 2026: Spain Immigration Brief: EES Border Controls, Nomad Visa Surge & Schengen Proposals
Spain prepares for stricter biometric border controls and the new Schengen EES system. Meanwhile, the Digital Nomad Visa sees record demand as EU nations debate new Schengen visa restrictions.
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Monthly update on June 2026: Portugal Golden Visa Warnings, AIMA Strike, and Law Debates
Portugal faces new immigration developments with a four-day AIMA strike, government warnings about misleading Golden Visa consultants, and ongoing debates over the Nationality Law.
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Monthly update on May 2026: Scandinavia Immigration Update: Finland's Record Passports & Sweden's Stricter Residency
Finland grants a record number of citizenships while planning tougher rules for students. Meanwhile, Sweden cracks down on absentee residents, reflecting a broader European shift toward stricter immigration enforcement.
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Monthly update on May 2026: Spain Updates 2026 Digital Nomad Visa Renewal Rules & Income Caps
Spain has released 2026 guidance for Digital Nomad Visa renewals, introducing higher income thresholds and a strict 20% cap on local earnings. EU-wide single-permit rules may also streamline future residency.
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Monthly update on May 2026: Portugal Citizenship Law Extends Residency to 10 Years Amid AIMA Delays
Portugal's new Nationality Law extends the citizenship residency requirement to up to 10 years for many applicants. Meanwhile, Golden Visa holders plan lawsuits as AIMA complaints surge by 37%.
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Monthly update on May 2026: Nordic Immigration Brief: Sweden's Policy Shift & Finland's Strict Labor Compliance
Sweden signals a shift toward stricter immigration and integration policies while boosting trade with India. Meanwhile, Finland faces EU pressure to enforce strict labor protections for foreign workers.
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Monthly update on May 2026: Spain Phases Out Golden Visas as Bureaucracy Delays Regularisation
Spain officially phases out its Golden Visa program while administrative bottlenecks and court petitions delay mass regularisation efforts. Meanwhile, regional naturalisation timelines are shifting.
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Monthly update on May 2026: Portugal Citizenship Timeline Reaches 10 Years Amid Golden Visa Lawsuits
Portugal's revised Nationality Law raises the citizenship timeline to 10 years for many applicants. Separately, AIMA delays and Golden Visa lawsuits add legal and administrative uncertainty.
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Monthly update on May 2026: Sweden Extends Citizenship Timeline to 8 Years Amid Stricter Nordic Immigration Rules
Sweden has increased its citizenship residency requirement to eight years, while Finland proposes stricter rules for international students. Meanwhile, Norway faces ongoing permit delays.
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Monthly update on May 2026: Spain Delays Migrant Regularisation as EU Prepares 2026 Digital Nomad Visa Overhaul
Spain's Supreme Court has postponed hearings on mass migrant regularisation, leaving applicants in limbo. Meanwhile, Spain and other Schengen nations are preparing a major overhaul of Digital Nomad Visas for 2026.