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: Netherlands Backs Stricter EU Migration Rules: Impact on Expats
The Netherlands has joined other EU nations in supporting tougher migration and deportation reforms. While targeting undocumented migration, legal residents must ensure flawless compliance to avoid IND delays.
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Monthly update on June 2026: Germany Backs Stricter EU Migration Rules Amid Freelance Visa Updates
Germany supports tougher EU border controls and return hubs, but legal pathways like the Freelance Visa and student residency remain viable for applicants who meet strict financial and documentation requirements.
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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: French Residency Delays, EU Border Reforms, and the 2026 Blue Card Guide
Recent protests highlight severe residency card delays at French prefectures. Meanwhile, the EU introduces stricter border reforms, and France updates its 2026 EU Blue Card guidelines for skilled professionals.
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Monthly update on June 2026: Italy Residency Updates: EU Border Changes & Golden Visa Shifts in 2026
As new EU migration rules and the EES/ETIAS border systems roll out in 2026, Italy's Golden Visa becomes increasingly competitive against changing citizenship timelines in Europe.
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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: Netherlands Tightens Visas & Amsterdam Taxes Rise Amid New EU Border Checks
The Netherlands is backing stricter Schengen visa rules and preparing for the new EU Entry/Exit System, which may cause border delays. Meanwhile, Amsterdam plans tourist tax hikes to combat overtourism.
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Monthly update on June 2026: Germany Proposes Tourist Visa Ban While Easing Skilled Worker Routes
Germany proposes an EU-wide ban on Russian tourist visas while simultaneously pledging to ease visa obstacles for skilled workers from Uzbekistan and clarifying post-study residency extensions.
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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: France Immigration Update: Salary Thresholds, Schengen Rules & Bureaucracy Impacts
Recent updates highlight increased minimum salary thresholds for skilled workers, impending stricter Schengen visa rules for 2025, and the heavy toll of French administrative delays on foreign residents.
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Monthly update on June 2026: Italy's €250K Residency Route Amid 2025-2026 Schengen Visa Tightening
As the EU prepares stricter Schengen visa rules and digital borders for 2025-2026, Italy maintains its competitive €250,000 to €2 million residency investment pathways for prospective expats.
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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: Netherlands Prepares 2026 Migrant Rules Amid Tighter Schengen Visa Push
The Netherlands is updating its Highly Skilled Migrant guidelines for 2026 while joining a European coalition to tighten Schengen visa rules by January. These shifts highlight the growing value of formal residency.
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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.