Opposition party calls for tougher language and culture exams for Spanish citizenship

Opposition party calls for tougher language and culture exams for Spanish citizenship

Shorouk Express The leader of the Partido Popular (PP) opposition party Alberto Núñez Feijóo has proposed raising the language level to B2 in order to obtain Spanish nationality. This week, the PP proposed tightening the requirements for immigrants to gain Spanish nationality by raising “the linguistic, cultural, and constitutional standards”. According to PP leader Feijóo,…

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Sources: German AI language platform DeepL held initial talks over a US IPO, and may seek an up to B valuation; DeepL raised 0M at a B valuation in 2024 (Bloomberg)

Sources: German AI language platform DeepL held initial talks over a US IPO, and may seek an up to $5B valuation; DeepL raised $300M at a $2B valuation in 2024 (Bloomberg)

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EU countries resist Spain on making Catalan official language

EU countries resist Spain on making Catalan official language

Shorouk Express But documents summarizing this week’s meeting of the bloc’s ambassadors, seen by POLITICO, indicate serious doubts regarding Madrid’s bid. While Belgium, Cyprus, Portugal, the Netherlands, Romania and Slovakia supported granting EU recognition to the Spain’s additional official languages, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany and Sweden backed Italy’s demands for “further clarity…

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‘Social glue’: Why it’s no surprise European states are toughening language requirements

‘Social glue’: Why it’s no surprise European states are toughening language requirements

Shorouk Express Several European countries require the knowledge of the local language to obtain permanent residence or citizenship, and more are introducing such policies or toughening up the level required. In 2024, France passed a law requiring French language tests for certain types of residency card. Sweden is currently moving ahead with language requirements for…

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