Portugal’s President António José Seguro promulgated Portugal’s revised Nationality Law on May 3, 2026, confirming one of the most significant changes to the country’s citizenship framework in decades. The law amends Law No. 37/81 of October 3, Portugal’s core Nationality Law, and will enter into force on the day after
Switzerland is once again emerging as a preferred destination for global capital, but this time, the shift is being driven by geopolitical tension in the Middle East. Recent reports show that wealthy individuals, family offices, and companies based in the Gulf, particularly in Dubai, are increasingly turning to Zug, a
German men aged 17 to 45 must now obtain approval from the Bundeswehr before leaving the country for more than three months, under provisions that took effect on January 1, 2026, Germany’s Federal Ministry of Defense confirmed. The requirement forms part of the Military Service Modernization Act (Wehrdienstmodernisierungsgesetz), which expands
Something significant is shifting in the transatlantic relationship between the United States and the European Union, and it centers on a question that grows more complicated every year, who gets access to your personal data, and on what terms. A proposed framework called the Enhanced Border Security Partnership (EBSP) sits
The United States will pause immigrant visa issuance for nationals of 75 countries starting January 21, 2026, according to U.S. Department of State guidance. The pause applies to immigrant visas issued at U.S. embassies and consulates abroad, meaning visas that lead to lawful permanent residence in the United States. It
Portugal’s Constitutional Court has declared several important parts of the country’s new citizenship (nationality) law unconstitutional, while not striking down the broader reform that would extend the time required to apply for citizenship for most foreign residents. The decision creates ongoing uncertainty about how the new rules will apply, especially
On December 2, 2025, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued Policy Memorandum PM 602 0192 that immediately halts all immigration benefit applications filed by people from 19 designated high risk countries and suspends processing of all asylum claims. The freeze applies to green card applications, permanent resident renewals,
On December 1, 2025, U.S. Senator Bernie Moreno of Ohio introduced a bill that seeks to end dual citizenship for American nationals. The legislation, called the Exclusive Citizenship Act of 2025, would significantly change how the United States treats individuals who currently hold, or intend to obtain, citizenship in another
The UK government has unveiled a proposal that would allow high earners to qualify for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after three years, marking one of the most significant shifts in the country’s migration policy in decades. The plan is part of what Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has called the
Italy is preparing a major update to its flat-tax regime for high-net-worth individuals who transfer their tax residence to the country. The latest draft of the 2026 Budget Law proposes increasing the annual substitute tax on foreign-sourced income from €200,000 to €300,000, while also raising the dependent amount from €25,000
