Which European countries have the toughest rules for citizenship in 2026?
Many countries across Europe have tightened citizenship rules in recent years, but which have the toughest for gaining citizenship in 2026?
The little-known agreement that sets Europe's citizenship guidelines
An important but hardly-known international agreement signed by 29 European countries has established common principles for citizenship rules, rights and duties associated to multiple citizenship, explains Claudia Delpero.
Naturalisation becomes 'fragile' as European countries make moves to strip citizenship
Naturalisation has often been seen as the best way to secure the right to live permanently in another European country, but this notion is becoming “increasingly fragile”, a new report reveals.
How Europe's changing citizenship rules impact foreign residents
Across Europe governments are toughening rules and rhetoric around foreign residents being able to acquire citizenship. Claudia Delpero talks to one of Europe's top experts to shed light on the current trend.
Which foreign residents are likely to become German after citizenship law change?
Ahead of the introduction of Germany’s new naturalisation law on Thursday, The Local takes a look at who Germany’s newest citizens may be.
'Get in early': Your tips for applying for German citizenship
Are you ready to apply for naturalisation in Germany? We asked readers about their experience applying for citizenship so far, and what tips they could share.
What would German citizenship mean to foreign residents?
With Germany's new citizenship law coming into effect before the end of June, we asked prospective applicants what naturalisation would mean to them. Here's what they said.