Belgium
Moroccans Lead in Acquiring Belgian Citizenship, New Migration Report Shows
Moroccans are at the top of the list of foreigners who obtained Belgian nationality in 2021, according to the latest report from the Federal Migration Center, Myria.
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Moroccan nationality
Morocco
Cheb Khaled: Algerian Raï Icon Faces Alleged Boycott Over Pro-Morocco Stance
Cheb Khaled , the king of raï music and a global icon for over 40 years, is said to be the target of a boycott campaign in his country of origin, Algeria. Is this a punishment for the singer known for his pro-Morocco positions, of which he has held the nationality for many years?
Spain
Spanish Consulate in London Demands Moroccan Nationality Renunciation for Passport Renewal
Several Spaniards of Moroccan origin living in London are having difficulties renewing their passports. The Spanish consulate in London is asking them for a document proving that they have renounced their Moroccan nationality.
France
Actor Gérard Darmon Reveals Reasons for Obtaining Moroccan Citizenship
Invited on the "La Face Katché" show presented on Yahoo , French actor Gérard Darmon made some revelations about the reasons that led him to request and obtain Moroccan nationality .
Spain
Barcelona's Abde Ezzalzouli Gains Spanish Citizenship, May Skip Africa Cup
The Moroccan gem of FC Barcelona, Abde Ezzalzouli , obtained Spanish nationality on Tuesday. According to the latest news, the young player would no longer be interested in participating in the Africa Cup of Nations.
Sport
Moroccan-Born Midfielder Yassine En Neyah Gains Irish Citizenship, Eyes National Team
Shelbourne midfielder Yassine En Neyah has acquired Irish nationality and aspires to represent Ireland at the highest level.
Spain
Spanish Mother Stranded in Morocco, Unable to Return with Children
Sukaina Ahmed Abderrazak, a young woman from Ceuta, is stuck in Morocco with her two daughters who have not been recognized by their Moroccan-origin father. Despite all the steps taken with the Spanish consulates in Morocco, she has still not prevailed.
Spain
Far-Right Vox Party Proposes Bill to Restrict Spanish Citizenship for Moroccans
The Vox party plans to introduce a bill in Congress to tighten the conditions for obtaining Spanish nationality for Moroccan nationals.
Morocco
Morocco Debates Citizenship Rights for Returning ISIS Fighters
Abdellatif Ouahbi , Secretary General of the Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM), also chairman of the ad hoc parliamentary information commission, opposes a possible deprivation of nationality of former Moroccan Daesh fighters.
Spain
Moroccan Education Minister Refutes Claims of Spanish Citizenship Amid Diplomatic Tensions
Current events require, it is (almost) not in good taste to hold Spanish nationality today in Morocco. The Minister of National Education, Saaïd Amzazi , has just suffered the consequences of a fake news published by a website.
Morocco
Moroccans Lead in European Citizenship Acquisitions, Eurostat Reports
In 2019, Moroccans were the most numerous to acquire European citizenship. Out of around 706,400 people, there are 66,800 Moroccans who have obtained the citizenship of a Member State of the European Union (EU). They are followed by Albanians (41,700) and the British (29,800).
Spain
Moroccan Immigrants Dominate Spanish Citizenship Grants in Ceuta
165 foreign residents in Ceuta became Spanish citizens in 2019. Among them, 148 Moroccans, according to data released by the National Institute of Statistics (INE).