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Thousands of Italians take Belgian nationality despite EU rights
Original: Despite already having an EU passport (and the rights to live and work across the bloc that come with it), thousands of
Thousands of Italians are obtaining Belgian nationality every year, even though their EU passports already grant them the right to live and work anywhere in the bloc. The report highlights a growing trend of naturalisation among Italians in Belgium, raising questions about what motivates people to switch citizenship when freedom of movement already applies.
Why now: People are discussing why EU citizens who already enjoy free movement rights still seek a second nationality.
Evidence
- Despite already having an EU passport (and the rights to live and work across the bloc that come with it), thousands of Italians here are getting Belgian nationality every year. · BrusselsTimes · 4
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