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EU nations grant over one million citizenships to foreign residents

Data indicates that European Union member states have naturalised more than one million residents over a twelve-month period.

By 24 Jun 2026 · 21:00 CET Updated 24 Jun 2026 · 21:00 CET

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According to The Local, European Union countries have collectively granted citizenship to more than one million foreign residents within a single year. The report examines which specific nations are naturalising the highest number of individuals.

This development highlights current trends in European citizenship acquisition. The data, as reported by The Local, provides insight into the scale of naturalisation processes across the member states throughout the specified twelve-month timeframe.

Source: The Local. Read the original report ↗

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  • This brief is based on reporting by The Local.
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