Over 120,000 Britons acquired European citizenship since Brexit referendum
New data from Eurostat reveals that more than 120,000 UK citizens have obtained citizenship in European nations following the 2016 vote to leave the European Union.
By Europa Express24 Jun 2026 · 19:30 CETUpdated 24 Jun 2026 · 19:30 CET
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⚡ EXECUTIVE DISPATCH BRIEFDeveloping · Politics
Core Briefing: Over 120,000 Britons acquired European citizenship since Brexit referendum
Strategic Context: New data from Eurostat reveals that more than 120,000 UK citizens have obtained citizenship in European nations following the 2016 vote to leave the European Union.
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According to figures published by The Local, over 120,000 British nationals have successfully naturalised in European countries since the 2016 Brexit referendum. The statistics, sourced from official Eurostat data on citizenship acquisition, highlight the scale of migration and status changes among UK citizens residing across the continent in the years following the vote.
The data provides a formal insight into the shifting residency patterns of British citizens within Europe. No further details regarding the specific countries involved or the year-on-year breakdown were provided in the report.