Is there such a thing as European citizenship?

Citizenship of the European Union is afforded to all citizens of member states of the European Union (EU). It was formally created with the adoption of the 1992 Maastricht Treaty, at the same time as the creation of the EU. EU citizenship is additional to, and does not replace, national citizenship.

Can I still go and live in Spain after Brexit?

Britain and Spain have mutually agreed that their citizens can stay living in each other’s countries post-Brexit, however, it is important that the correct application process be undertaken to obtain legal permission. The Spanish government have produced a document giving more information about residency post-Brexit.

Can a EU citizen live in another EU country?

As an EU citizen, you have the right to move to any EU country to live, work, study, look for a job or retire. You can stay in another EU country for up to 3 months without registering there but you may need to report your presence. The only requirement is to hold a valid national identity card or passport.

How to become a European citizen through citizenship?

To become European citizen through naturalization, you should remember that it is not based on meeting residency requirements. Applicants should be 18 years and above, be of good character, meet residency requirements, possess sufficient knowledge of the country and speak the country’s language.

What are the benefits of being a citizen of the EU?

Historically, the main benefit of being a citizen of an EU country has been that of free movement. The free movement also applies to the citizens of European Economic Area countries and Switzerland. However, with the creation of EU citizenship, certain political rights came into being.

Does the European Union have a legal relationship with its citizens?

Another school of legal thought indicates that the Maastricht treaty created the European Union as a legal entity, but it does not have a direct legal relationship with its citizens and EU citizenship is not comparable with any other citizenships and is not additional to the member state citizenship.