Certain countries across Europe demand foreign citizens pass a language test to qualify for certain residency permits. But how does each country compare and what level of language do they require?.
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Sweden's government has dropped plans to bring in compulsory language tests for those applying for permanent residency, a spokesperson for Migration Minister Johan Forssell has told The Local.
European Union countries issued a total of 3.9 million new residence permits to non-EU citizens in 2025, a 10 percent increase compared to 2024, and the “highest level” since records began, according to new data. But whi…
With governments across Europe tightening citizenship and residency requirements, language and country knowledge tests are often framed as measures of integration. But are governments really talking to domestic political…
A Swedish government inquiry has called for a new law which will potentially see as many as 180,000 people living in Sweden stripped of their permanent residency permits. They will then be allowed to apply for citizenshi…
Tens of thousands of Americans, Brits, Indians, Australians, Canadians, New Zealanders, Nigerians and South Africans moved to European countries on first residency permits in 2024. But where did they all go and what for?
European countries countries issued some 3.57 million first time residency permits to non-EU nationals in 2024, some 315,000 fewer than in 2023. How can the drop be explained?
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Andreas NorlénSvensk jurist och politiker (moderat)For The Local's Mandy Pipher, who grew up trick-or-treating on Toronto streets packed with jack-o-lanterns and costumed kids, the pale imitation of Halloween offered in Sweden would be better left in the grave.
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