After eight years of talks, Australia and the EU embed labor mobility in a trade deal; ratification could take two years.
Despite a low threshold by European standards, Alexander Risvas warns the program’s structure may penalize investors for outcomes beyond their control.
Counting begins at residence permit issuance, potentially adding a further 2-3 years to the naturalization timeline.
Cyprus and Malta must now provide “satisfactory” answers within two months or see the matter referred to the European Court of Justice.