France Leads the Rich Countries Closest to Bankruptcy
Nagy Szabolcs
October 25, 2026
France came out closest to a debt crisis of the 43 rich economies that IMI compared, with Belgium and Italy next.
Tag: Belgium
The Second Passports That Lapse If You Don’t Keep Them Active
Nagy Szabolcs
October 10, 2026
Citizenship you were born with or naturalized into feels permanent. Hold two, and a handful of countries attach a quiet maintenance obligation, reclaiming the second passport if you let the paperwork or the ties lapse.
The 17 Countries With Exit Taxes
Nagy Szabolcs
September 4, 2026
Belgium became the 17th country to tax you on the way out when its new capital gains regime took effect in January 2026. What each of the 17 charges, who it reaches, and which ones let you defer.
22 Countries Where Staying Away Too Long Can Cost You Your Citizenship
Moustafa Daly
August 11, 2026
In nine of them, the loss happens automatically, with no order issued and no notice served.
How to Stop Your Children From Losing Citizenships They Were Born With
Moustafa Daly
July 27, 2026
A parent’s guide to the unannounced deadlines by which at least ten countries strip birthright nationality from young adults.