European Union

In Guatemala, At Least, Democracy Is Winning

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Democracy could use a win. All around the world, states have been taken over by strongmen dead set on extracting as much wealth as they can from the societies they rule. In Russia and Venezuela, Myanmar and Angola, weak electoral systems have given way to hyper-corrupt autocracies. And democrats haven’t really figured out how to … Read more

Want to make the EU your home? Here’s how to get permanent residency in France, Spain and Germany

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From language tests to integration, this is what you need to apply for permanent residency across the EU. ADVERTISEMENT After you’ve put down roots in a country, you may be thinking about making it more long-term by applying for a permanent residency permit. They often come with more benefits than other kinds of visas and … Read more