Discover how politics, climate migration, and shifting policies influence Americans leaving the U.S. Timely coverage with global impact.
A first-person feature published by CNBC in May 2025 explores the growing trend of U.S. citizens relocating to Europe as an act of resistance to President Trump’s new education and political reforms along with political challenges. The author reflects on her personal experience, highlighting how moving to Spain at 35 became a turning point that […]
Money Control published an article on April 1 that explores a growing trend among U.S. students relocating to major European cities (from Rome to Dublin and London) in response to President Donald Trump’s challenging higher education policies. Indeed, a report by the Financial Times says academics are actively pursuing dual citizenship, feeling threatened by ongoing […]
The June 22nd U.S. strikes on Iran’s three nuclear sites (commonly known as Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan) have triggered a sudden and growing surge of Americans leaving the nation. But what is behind this exodus? Multiple threats and fears of a full-scale conflict, which are making many Americans feel unsafe even within their own borders. […]
An April article shared by PinkNews highlights how a growing part of the American LGBTQ+ community is choosing to leave the United States, driven by Trump’s anti-trans and homophobic policies, which are reshaping the social landscape of the Land of the Free. A recent ranking offers multiple LGBTQ+-friendly places, from Latin America to Europe or […]
Summary:A Financial Times article published on March 24, 2025, reports a notable surge in wealthy Americans transferring assets to Switzerland in response to rising uncertainty around the potential return of Donald Trump to the U.S. presidency. Private banks, wealth managers, and family offices in Switzerland are seeing increased demand from U.S. clients seeking to diversify […]
Summary: A recent CNN article highlights several countries as top destinations for American expatriates in 2025, based on various factors including quality of life, ease of settling in, and cultural attractions. Key insights include: · Mexico: Offers a rich cultural heritage, favorable climate, and proximity to the United States, making it a popular choice […]
Summary:A New York Times article published on July 6, 2024, explores the growing influx of Americans into Mexico City, where U.S. citizens are increasingly drawn by culture, affordability, lifestyle, and remote work flexibility. The piece focuses on how everyday Mexican life—particularly its food, music, and social energy—is being experienced, and in some cases reinterpreted, by […]
Summary: Newly released figures from France’s national statistics agency, Insee, show that approximately 25% of U.S.-born residents living in France reside in Paris — France’s largest city, and home to some 2.1 million inhabitants. A February 20, 2025, article from The Connexion provides insights into the distribution of Americans across France and explores factors behind their settlement patterns. […]
As a recent article from The Daily Mail reports, an increasing number of Americans are leaving the United States due to political and economic shifts. The report highlights that Europe has already welcomed many Americans, from celebrities to dual citizens, with Italy being the top choice on the list. However, on March 28th, the Italian […]
A report published by Euronews on April 6, 2025 highlights a surge in American workers who are planning to settle in Europe amid US political instability and an especially stagnating job market. According to financial experts, Europe must be prepared to welcome a new class of working expatriates who have been deeply affected by inflation […]
The Quiet Exodus No One Is Watching Something is shifting quietly, steadily, and almost entirely off the radar of most media outlets and policymakers: Americans are leaving the country, and not for tourism purposes. An increasing number of families, professionals, intellectuals, and retirees are making long-term, intentional moves abroad. Driven by climate anxiety or political […]
In recent years, the conversation around Americans moving abroad has grown considerably, with increasing media attention and rising public interest. More and more individuals are exploring their options for living, working, and retiring in other countries.This trend is not merely anecdotal; it is reflected in substantial research data. According to Gallup’s 2024 worldwide survey of […]
Summary: A recent article by Boulevard Voltaire (https://www.bvoltaire.fr/accueillir-des-refugies-scientifiques-americains-mais-avec-quel-budget/) considered, in sarcastic fashion, the perception in France of a wave of U.S. “scientific refugees” ‒ or a wave of scientists from the U.S. moving to France in response to recent budget cuts to certain scientific initiatives in the U.S. The article drew comparisons between the state of science […]
Summary: A March 11, 2025, article from The Connexion reported on growing concerns among the American expatriate community about the impact reduced consular access could have on their daily lives. On March 7, 2025, U.S. citizens living in France expressed strong opposition to the potential closure of several U.S. consulates across the country by protesting outside […]
Summary: A recent KVIA report from Yucatán, Mexico explored how American expatriates living abroad are responding to the recently proposed U.S. tariff policy. The story focuses on the US President’s recently proposed tariffs and the attitudes of several U.S. expats in Mexico with respect to the Trump administration’s policies. The group generally expressed apprehension about the proposed […]
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