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Americans in Europe: US finally slashes citizenship renunciation fee
Following a long campaign by Americans abroad, the US State Department has finally announced that it will soon slash the high $2,350 citizenship renunciation fee by 80 percent.
'I feel alienated': American dual nationals in Europe ready to renounce citizenship
Dual-national American readers across Europe say they would give up their US passports to stay European if they were forced to, with many citing political disillusionment, fears for safety, and the feeling of belonging to their adopted country.
TELL US: Americans in Europe, would you give up US citizenship to be European?
After a US Senator sparked uproar by introducing a bill that would eliminate the possibility of dual citizenship for American citizens, we want to hear from US nationals in Europe. Would you give up your US passport to be European?
Dual citizenship for Americans in Europe threatened by proposed law
A US Senator has introduced a bill that aims to eliminate the possibility of dual citizenship for American citizens. If passed the bill would affect those planning to naturalise in European countries as well as those who already have.
Americans in Europe: Bill that could restrict voting from abroad passes House
The US House of Representatives on Thursday passed legislation known as the SAVE Act, which could have a major impact on the voting rights of Americans living in Europe.
What Trump's voting executive order means for Americans in Europe
US President Donald Trump signed his latest executive order on Tuesday, which aims to tighten requirements to register to vote. Here's how it affects the voting rights of Americans in Europe.
'Unique challenges': Kamala Harris vows to help Americans in Europe
Kamala Harris, the Democratic party candidate for the US presidency, has written a letter for American citizens living abroad vowing to help them with matters such as taxes and banking. Her rival Donald Trump has already vowed to end double taxation.
OPINION: Unfair tax policies for Americans abroad must change
Americans living in Europe face myriad tax and financial complications due to the US policy of citizenship-based taxation. Brandon Mitchener, executive director of the campaign group Tax Fairness for Americans Abroad, explains why the system needs to change.
How Americans in Europe can vote in the US primary elections
As primary elections hot up across the United States, here's everything Americans in Europe need to know about voting from overseas.
Why are fewer American nationals renouncing their US citizenship?
More than 3,000 American citizens formally gave up their US citizenship last year but that number reflected a drop when compared to some recent years, with suggestions that many who are intending to renounce are delaying the move.
Why more and more Americans in Europe are renouncing their US citizenship
Thousands of American citizens in Europe and their 'Accidental’ American compatriots pay steep costs to give up their US passports each year. Helen Burggraf explains why the numbers have been growing.
Americans in Europe who renounced citizenship sue US over 'capricious' fee
Former American citizens based in Europe who renounced their nationality have launched a new lawsuit against the US over the huge fee they were required to pay to handover their passports.