Belgium Tightens Citizenship Laws as Controversial Imam Returns, Sparking National Security Debate
22 June 2025
The return to Belgium of Imam Mohamed Toujgani has reignited the debate on the granting and withdrawal of Belgian nationality.
Dual nationality
Franco-Moroccan Actress Lina El Arabi Discusses Identity and Representation at Canneseries 2025
28 May 2025
Lina El Arabi discusses her "Arab" origins and dual identity during a meeting organized at Canneseries 2025. The Franco-Moroccan is one of the main actresses in the series (…)
Moroccan Dual Nationals Protest Bill Barring Them from Cabinet Positions
3 May 2025
Moroccans residing in Germany are angry. The cause is a bill from the Justice and Development Party (PJD) aiming to prohibit dual nationals from holding ministerial positions (…)
Moroccans Lead in Spanish Citizenship Grants, Eurostat Data Shows
15 March 2023
Not surprisingly, Moroccans were the most naturalized in Spain in 2021. This is revealed by the public agency Eurostat, which recently published its statistics on naturalizations.
Far-Right Vox Party Alleges Fraud in Spanish Citizenship Process for Moroccans
19 January 2023
The far-right party Vox has asked for the appearance before Congress of the Minister of the Interior, Fernando Grande-Marlaska, to understand the "fraud system" in the granting (…)
Moroccan Immigrants Lead Surge in Spanish Citizenship as Naturalization Process Speeds Up
26 December 2022
In 2021, some 42,000 Moroccans became Spanish citizens, thus becoming one of the first communities in the country to obtain it.
World Cup Semifinal Pits France Against Morocco, Stirring Mixed Emotions for Dual Nationals
14 December 2022
The qualification of Morocco and France for the World Cup semi-finals in Qatar is a joy for Franco-Moroccans. Some of them are still having trouble realizing the surprising (…)
Morocco’s Diverse Squad Faces Spain in World Cup Showdown
5 December 2022
14 of the 26 players on the Moroccan national team were born abroad, making it the team with the most "foreigners" at the World Cup. These dual-nationals, including Achraf (…)
Morocco’s Football Federation Intensifies Efforts to Recruit Dual-Nationality Players
2 December 2022
The Moroccan national football team is made up of several dual nationals who have opted for Morocco over Belgium, Spain, the Netherlands, Italy and many others. Behind these (…)
ESPN Analyst Frank Leboeuf Apologizes for Controversial Morocco Comments
30 November 2022
Delivering his analysis on Morocco’s victory over Belgium (2-0), the former French international turned consultant caused a major controversy. He did not take long to apologize (…)