European residency permits reach record high in 2025
According to new data reported by The Local, EU nations issued 3.9 million new residence permits to non-EU citizens last year.
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European Union countries issued a total of 3.9 million new residence permits to non-EU citizens in 2025, according to new data.
This figure represents a 10 percent increase compared to the previous year, 2024.
The data highlights that this total marks the highest level since records began, prompting questions regarding which countries issue the most permits.
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