New Europeans: Naturalisation and citizenship in Europe
- 1 February 1998
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Citizenship Studies
- Vol. 2 (1) , 43-67
- https://doi.org/10.1080/13621029808420669
Abstract
A case is made for a cross‐national analysis of acquisition of citizenship by foreign residents in Europe, frequently regarded as a prime indicator of formal integration. After a brief review of theories and concepts and of legislation and policy, the article evaluates the quality of data on the subject and suggests how they may be improved and harmonised. Analysis of the main patterns and trends for the period from 1980 indicates that Europe has experienced an increasing number of naturalisations while rates have remained stable. There is a trend towards higher rates of acquisition of citizenship by non‐EU nationals, particularly amongst refugees.Keywords
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