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Paying more to become Belgian would penalise women in accessing nationality, according to Myria

19/12/2024

On 19 December 2024, Myria published the sixth thematic section of its 2024 annual report. In this section, entitled « Nationality », Myria pays particular attention inter alia to the sums to be paid to become Belgian and analyses the impact of such costs on fundamental rights and on women's access to nationality.

Theme:
Citizenship & Nationality
Type:
News item
Keywords:
access to nationality
Belgian nationality
registration fee
women

Ad Hoc Query on forged documents for the acquisition of a digital nomad residence permit

03/12/2024

This ad hoc query maps the schemes in place across EMN Member and Observer Countries to issue residence permits for so-called “digital nomads”, or persons who work remotely for an employer registered outside of their country of residence. Emphasis is placed on the issue of the use of forged documents in the applications for such permits.

Theme:
Economic migration
Irregular Migration
Publication type:
Ad Hoc Queries
Keywords:
residence permit
digital nomad
forged document

The European Court of Auditors expresses criticism of the EU Trust Fund for Africa aimed at addressing the root causes of irregular migration

25/09/2024

According to a new report by the European Court of Auditors (ECA), EU Emergency Trust Fund for Africa (EUTF) projects have reported the delivery of many of the planned outputs and partially achieved their objectives. Despite this, the financial support from the EUTF support is still insufficiently focused on the agreed priorities. Furthermore, there are challenges in relation to reporting, ensuring the sustainability of results and safeguarding human rights.

Theme:
Irregular Migration
Type:
News item
Keywords:
EU Emergency Trust Fund
EU Trust Fund for Africa
audit

Secretary of State for Asylum and Migration Nicole de Moor calls for solidarity and cooperation within the Union

09/09/2024

In a press release from 9 September 2024, the Secretary of State for Asylum and Migration Nicole de Moor reacted to the Hungarian government’s recent threats to send migrants to Brussels. She advocated for a joint, coordinated policy, in which respect for European values and international obligations are central. 

Theme:
Irregular Migration
Type:
News item
Keywords:
migration instrumentalization
European cooperation
mutual trust

Hungary takes over the Presidency of the Council of the European Union

01/07/2024

On 1 July 2024, Hungary took over the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union for a duration of six months. Among the country’s seven priorities for its EU presidency are " stemming illegal migration” and bringing the Western Balkans countries “one step closer” to EU membership.

Theme:
Irregular Migration
Type:
News item
Keywords:
Hungarian Presidency

Ad Hoc Query on the conditions to acquire citizenship by naturalisation

03/06/2024

This ad hoc query maps the pathways to citizenship in place across EMN Member and Observer countries. The information reported covers the possibility of dual citizenship, the residence, linguistic and economic criteria to obtain citizenship, and the process fees required by responding countries.

Theme:
Citizenship & Nationality
Publication type:
Ad Hoc Queries
Keywords:
acquisition of citizenship
Naturalisation
dual citizenship
official language
economic participation
administrative fee

5.297 persons obtained Belgian nationality in February 2024, according to Statbel

13/05/2024

According to Statbel, the Belgian statistical office, 5.297 persons obtained Belgian nationality in February 2024. The main countries of origin of people who acquired Belgian nationality in February are Morocco, Romania, Syria, Afghanistan and Turkey.

Theme:
Citizenship & Nationality
Type:
News item
Keywords:
access to nationality
Belgian nationality

Ad Hoc Query on citizenship tests as part of naturalisation process

06/04/2024

This ad hoc query offers comparative information on citizenship tests as part of the naturalisation process. It examines whether EMN Member and Observer Countries organise a citizenship test in order to acquire nationality, the authority or institution responsible for administering and drafting these tests, the topics covered, the connection between language and citizenship components in these tests, measures or sanctions in place to prevent potential misuse, and fees for participating in citizenship tests.

Theme:
Citizenship & Nationality
Publication type:
Ad Hoc Queries
Keywords:
citizenship test
Naturalisation
acquisition of citizenship

54.813 persons obtained Belgian nationality in 2023, according to Statbel

11/03/2024

According to the provisional monthly results of the statistics on changes of nationality, 3.885 persons obtained the Belgian nationality in December 2023. This raises the total figure for 2023 to 54.813 persons who obtained the Belgian nationality. 

Theme:
Citizenship & Nationality
Type:
News item
Keywords:
acquisition of citizenship
Belgian nationality

At least 8,565 people died on migration routes worldwide in 2023, according to IOM

06/03/2024

According to data collected by IOM’s Missing Migrants Project, 2023, with at least 8565 deaths and disappearances, is the deadliest year since the project's inception in 2014. IOM highlights the urgent need for action to prevent further loss of life. 

 

Theme:
Irregular Migration
Type:
News item
Keywords:
migration route
migrant death
Mediterranean

Ad Hoc Query on legislation on the acquisition of citizenship for new generations

22/02/2024

This ad hoc query offers comparative information on existing legislation on the acquisition of citizenship for new generations. It examines EMN Member and Observer Countries’ changes in legislative developments and regulations since 1 January 2020, the prerequisites and requirements embodied in these changes, and the impact of these changes on the procedure for acquiring citizenship.

Theme:
Citizenship & Nationality
Publication type:
Ad Hoc Queries
Keywords:
acquisition of citizenship
new generation

4.489 persons obtained Belgian nationality in November 2023

12/02/2024

According to Statbel, the Belgian statistical office, 4.489 persons obtained Belgian nationality in November 2023. The main countries of origin of people who acquired Belgian nationality in November are Morocco, Syria, Romania, Afghanistan and Turkey.

Theme:
Citizenship & Nationality
Type:
News item
Keywords:
access to nationality
Belgian nationality

4.927 persons obtained Belgian nationality in October 2023

15/01/2024

According to Statbel, the Belgian statistical office, 4.927 persons obtained Belgian nationality in October 2023. The main countries of origin of people who acquired Belgian nationality in October are Morocco, Syria, Romania, Afghanistan and Poland.

Theme:
Citizenship & Nationality
Type:
News item
Keywords:
access to nationality
Belgian nationality
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