Judges question if genuine links are a real requirement, Malta bases defense on national sovereignty, historical precedent, and rigorous due diligence.
As the Commission and Malta prepare to face off in court, Prof. Kochenov stands by his 2020 forecast: “The Commission will be humiliated.”
After two years of temporary suspension, the European Commission believes Vanuatu hasn’t adequately addressed its security concerns.
As it seeks expanded powers to revoke visa-free access from CBI countries, the Commission says a number of them are “under close scrutiny.”
In the wake of Saint Kitts’ complete submission to the EU’s CBI demands, Brian Greco argues the industry must stake out a new course.
If the ECJ rules against CBI, said Rama, “the matter is closed.” But if it rules in favor, he said, “each country will make its own choice.”
Stephane Tajick asks what the industry might have done to prevent EU antagonism, what we can expect next, and whether GVs have a future in Europe.
Martin St-Hilaire and Philippe May suggest Vanuatu give up trying to meet the EU’s ever-shifting demands and focus, instead, on the mass market.
Vanuatu will actively involve the EU in the process of reforming its citizenship by investment programs to Brussels’ satisfaction.
Initially slated for introduction almost two years ago, ETIAS – flagged as a potential threat to CBI – has been postponed many times.
The EU Council is extending the visa-waiver suspension to non-CBI citizens of Vanuatu, citing a “lack of progress” in addressing concerns.
The European Commission again cautions Albania “as a candidate country” not to open a CIP, a warning the country has already brushed off.
Malta has consistently said it would be prepared to defend its position on CBI in Court. Soon, it will have the chance to do just that.
The agency preparing the CIP says “the winning company will be chosen based on the expertise and experience it offers in this field.”
Antigua & Barbuda’s information minister says his government has offered to let the EU audit the citizenship by investment program.
Stephane Tajick provides an in-depth overview of the EU’s legislative procedures around investment migration. What are the potential outcomes? At which junctures can the industry influence the process? And what timeline are we working with?
The visa-waiver suspension will last until at least February next year, at which point the EU will re-assess the country’s CBI programs.
The European Commission issues Malta a final demand to close its MEIN policy before deciding whether to take the country to court.
As Latvia terminates its golden visa, we summarize what can arguably be characterized as the worst month in investment migration’s history.
The Commission calls for freezing ordinary Russians and Belarusians out of golden visas and revoking the status of sanctioned individuals.