№75 A Comparative Analysis of Regulations on Involuntary Loss of Nationality in the European Union
№75 A Comparative Analysis of Regulations on Involuntary Loss of Nationality in the European Union

Author(s): René de Groot, Maarten Peter Vink
Subject(s): Politics / Political Sciences, Politics, Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence, International Law, Civil Society, EU-Accession / EU-DEvelopment, EU-Legislation, Politics and Identity
Published by: CEPS Centre for European Policy Studies
Keywords: Comparative Analysis; Involuntary Loss of Nationality in the European Union; International law; EU Law;
Summary/Abstract: This paper deals with loss of citizenship of the European Union (EU) due to the loss of nationality of an EU member state. Only the nationals of a member state possess European citizenship; the loss of nationality of a member state thus also implies the loss of European citizenship. Member states are in principle autonomous in nationality matters, which means that their rules on loss of nationality, and loss of EU citizenship, differ considerably. But member states must respect international law and the general principles of European law when dealing with loss of nationality. This report aims to provide a comprehensive and systematic comparative analysis of existing regulations and procedures in EU member states with regard to the involuntary loss of nationality.

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