An IMGW News Report
In the intricate tapestry of European Union politics, the paradox surrounding Citizenship and Residency by Investment (CBI/RBI) programs continues to confound observers. While the EU, led by President Ursula von der Leyen, voices concerns and calls for increased restrictions on these programs to limit access for third-party nationals, numerous EU member states are actively running their own lucrative CBI/RBI schemes. This dichotomy becomes even more striking when considering the involvement of countries such as Austria, Italy, France, Greece, Portugal, Malta, Spain, and Hungary – all engaged in these programs despite the EU’s ostensibly critical stance.
