European Citizenship & Residency News
English briefings for the European citizenship and residency tracks hosted on Prep2Go.
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Monthly update on December 2025: Portugal Golden Visa: Constitutional Court Challenge & €37M Fraud
Investors challenge Portugal's nationality law in the Constitutional Court, while a €37 million Golden Visa fraud scheme is exposed. Meanwhile, the program's €54 billion economic impact secures its future.
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Monthly update on December 2025: Germany Ends Visa Appeals & Berlin Faces Record Citizenship Lawsuits
Germany has eliminated informal visa appeals globally to speed up processing, while Berlin faces record lawsuits over citizenship delays. Meanwhile, Portugal pauses its new citizenship rules.
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Monthly update on December 2025: France Targets Auto-Renewals & Raises Fees; Portugal GV Paused
France is moving to end automatic long-term residence permit renewals and increase fees by €100. Meanwhile, Portugal has paused Golden Visa citizenship processes, signaling stricter EU immigration policies.
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Monthly update on December 2025: Netherlands Restores 30% Expat Tax Ruling While Rental Market Shrinks
The Netherlands is restoring its 30% tax ruling for expats, boosting its appeal for foreign talent. Meanwhile, the Dutch rental market faces a severe squeeze as landlords sell off properties.
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Monthly update on December 2025: Portugal Approves Budget, NHR 2.0, and Lisbon Rental Limits
Portugal shifts to NHR 2.0 to attract talent, while Lisbon tightens short-term rental rules. Meanwhile, a surge in citizenship applications is causing significant processing delays.
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Monthly update on December 2025: Italy Locks in 3-Year Work Visa Rules & Sets Citizenship Court Date
Italy has approved a three-year overhaul of its work visa system and introduced out-of-quota permits for descendants of emigrants. Meanwhile, a crucial court ruling on citizenship is set for March 2026.
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Monthly update on December 2025: Spain Immigration Update: Digitalization vs. Consulate Backlogs
Spain is digitizing its foreigner's departments to eliminate in-person visits, but a surge of over a million citizenship applications from descendants is causing severe consulate backlogs.
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Monthly update on November 2025: Portugal Golden Visa: Citizenship Law Paused & US Investor Surge
Portugal pauses its new citizenship timeline law, keeping current investor timelines safe. Meanwhile, a surge in US applicants and consulate backlogs highlight the need for strategic planning.
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Monthly update on November 2025: Portugal Immigration Update: AIMA Delays, ETIAS 2026, and Golden Visa Trends
As AIMA faces severe processing delays, the upcoming 2026 ETIAS launch makes Portuguese residency even more valuable. Discover the latest updates on Schengen travel, TAP flights, and alternative visa options.
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Monthly update on November 2025: Portugal Citizenship Delays Shift Golden Visa Focus to PR
With Portugal citizenship processing times doubling, Permanent Residency has become the most stable goal for Golden Visa investors. Meanwhile, alternative investment funds are gaining traction.
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Monthly update on November 2025: Portugal Doubles Citizenship Timeline to 10 Years Amid AIMA Backlog Push
Portugal has officially increased its citizenship residency requirement from five to ten years, sparking legal challenges. Meanwhile, the government has set a strict 2026 deadline for AIMA to clear Golden Visa backlogs.
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Monthly update on October 2025: Portugal Delays Citizenship Vote Amid Proposed 10-Year Wait
Portugal's parliament paused voting on citizenship amendments as a new proposal suggests a 10-year wait. Meanwhile, AIMA extended expired residence cards and Golden Visa investments hit €9 billion.
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Monthly update on October 2025: Portugal Golden Visa: Cultural Funds Surge Amid AIMA Backlogs
Portugal's Golden Visa sees a surge in cultural and agricultural investments as the Socialist party proposes a 7-year citizenship timeline. Meanwhile, AIMA faces a massive backlog of over 133,000 cases in Lisbon.
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Monthly update on October 2025: Portugal Golden Visa Updates: Tax Perks Return Amid 32% Demand Surge
Portugal is reviving tax incentives for new residents while tightening general immigration laws. With relocation demand up 32%, investors are urged to submit Golden Visa applications before 2025 changes take effect.
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Monthly update on October 2025: Portugal Tightens Immigration Rules as US Investors Flock to Golden Visa Funds
Portugal has approved a strict new immigration package, increasing scrutiny on Golden Visa applications. Meanwhile, a new US-focused investment fund highlights growing competition for residency.