New Europeans: Naturalisation and citizenship in Europe |
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| Authors: | James Clarke Elsbeth van Dam Liz Gooster |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Research Officer, Migration Research Unit, Department of Geography , University College London , 26 Bedford Way, London, WC1H OAP, UK;2. Research Fellow, Netherlands Interdisciplinary Demographic Institute , PO Box 11650, The Hague, 2502 AR, The Netherlands;3. Former Research Fellow, Migration Research Unit , University College London , |
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| 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. |
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