Publication date: 18 July 2026

This ad hoc query examines whether EMN Member and Observer Countries apply mechanisms that regulate or limit the number of citizenship or naturalisation applications that may be submitted or processed within a given period. It also looks at possible future changes and at any legal or practical concerns regarding compatibility with the European Convention on Nationality.

Publication date: 24 January 2026

This ad hoc query inquires about experiences and practices across EMN Member and Observer Countries when confronted to cases of children born on their territory to an Iraqi mother, and maps provisions in place to prevent these children being born stateless if Iraqi citizenship cannot be passed.

Publication date: 18 January 2026

This ad hoc query maps existing legislation and practices across EMN Member and Observer Countries with regard to the determination of the nationality of third-country nationals, including documentation required. Questions are also asked on the registration of nationalities of children born on their territory to third-country national parents.

Publication date: 05 January 2026

This ad hoc query maps the status of recognition of Palestine as a sovereign State across EMN Member Countries and the resulting administrative practices regarding statelessness and citizenship for individuals originating from the Palestinian territories.