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49% of Americans in Portugal Would Consider Renouncing US Citizenship

49% of Americans in Portugal Would Consider Renouncing US Citizenship

A survey conducted March 17 to 18, 2026 found that 49% of Americans in Portugal would consider renouncing U.S. citizenship after obtaining a Portuguese passport. The result points to a shift in how Americans abroad weigh dual nationality against domestic political conditions and the ongoing obligations of U.S. international tax law.

May 18, 2026 · by Brandon Richards
Americans Moving to Spain Target Madrid, Barcelona and Valencia

Americans Moving to Spain Target Madrid, Barcelona and Valencia

Americans moving to Spain have made it one of the top destinations for U.S. expatriates, with Madrid, Barcelona, and Valencia drawing the biggest share of new arrivals. More than 50,000 U.S. expats are currently living in Spain, a figure that has only continued to rise. In fact, in the last two years, the number of […]

May 2, 2026 · by AER Editorial Staff
The Most Welcoming European Countries for American Expats Planning to Move in 2025

The Most Welcoming European Countries for American Expats Planning to Move in 2025

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 […]

July 9, 2025 · by AER Editorial Staff
What to Know As U.S Citizens Planning to Relocate to Sweden After Elections

What to Know As U.S Citizens Planning to Relocate to Sweden After Elections

A report published by The Local highlights how Sweden is rapidly becoming a top refuge for Americans planning to leave the U.S and the Republican administration’s outdated policies. The feature focuses on the story of Azealia Banks, an American rap artist, who currently lives in Stockholm. What once was just the Land of the Midnight […]

June 28, 2025 · by AER Editorial Staff
Best Countries for LGBTQ+ Americans Moving Abroad

Best Countries for LGBTQ+ Americans Moving Abroad

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 […]

June 22, 2025 · by AER Editorial Staff
Why Americans Are Planning to Relocate Abroad: Mental Health & Lack of Trust

Why Americans Are Planning to Relocate Abroad: Mental Health & Lack of Trust

An opinion feature seen on Cleveland.com (in April) highlights how political tensions and safety concerns under President Donald Trump’s mandate are pushing 42% of Americans to move, reflecting a strong societal shift in how people, both natives and international visitors, view life in what has always been known as the Empire that attracts the world’s […]

June 18, 2025 · by AER Editorial Staff
What Italy’s Failed Referendum Means for Americans Seeking Citizenship Through Italian Ancestry

What Italy’s Failed Referendum Means for Americans Seeking Citizenship Through Italian Ancestry

Introduction On June 9, Italians went to the polls to decide their own future, and overall, that of thousands of non-EU residents who have long contributed to the country and hoped for a faster path to citizenship. Among the reforms on the table was a proposal to reduce the naturalization requirement from 10 years to […]

June 10, 2025 · by AER Editorial Staff
Surge in American Expats to the U.K. Amid U.S. Political Strain

Surge in American Expats to the U.K. Amid U.S. Political Strain

As read on an article published by Il Corriere della Sera on June 7, the United Kingdom is experiencing a rise in American citizens applying for British passports seeking a foothold abroad due to President Donald Trump’s recent chaotic trade policies, which are significantly increasing the risk of recession and the collapse of what was […]

June 7, 2025 · by AER Editorial Staff
Why LGBTQ+ Americans Are Relocating to Canada Amid Rising Gender Restrictions in the USA

Why LGBTQ+ Americans Are Relocating to Canada Amid Rising Gender Restrictions in the USA

A report published by CBC in April 2025 explores how the U.S. is rapidly turning into a hostile and less inclusive place for members of the LGBTQ+ community, many of whom are planning to relocate to Canada. In particular, people interviewed in the feature highlight the beauty and freedom experienced in Nova Scotia, a province […]

June 5, 2025 · by AER Editorial Staff
What Italy's New Citizenship Restrictions Mean for Americans Moving Abroad

What Italy's New Citizenship Restrictions Mean for Americans Moving Abroad

A Mazzeschi article published on March 28 explores the surge in American relocations driven by ongoing economic and health crises. As a significant part of the U.S. community has Italian roots, many are planning to move to the Bel Paese and apply for second passports, leaving the Old Columbia behind to experience la dolce vita. […]

May 28, 2025 · by AER Editorial Staff
Why Are So Many Americans Moving to Canada?

Why Are So Many Americans Moving to Canada?

On April 18, 2025, Immigration News Canada showed a trend of Americans moving to Canada and seeking citizenship amid fear over public safety and threats to civil rights under President Donald Trump’s mandate. Aside from the EU’s major countries (from Italy to Great Britain) that are experiencing a spike of 200% American applicants, a large […]

May 18, 2025 · by AER Editorial Staff
Where Black Americans Are Moving Amid U.S. Rising Racial Pressures

Where Black Americans Are Moving Amid U.S. Rising Racial Pressures

On April 10, a Forbes article noted a surge in Black Americans relocating abroad, particularly to Africa, while trying to free themselves from ideological pressure and unsustainable racial injustices. Once known for being a foundation to the nation’s cultural and political development, this community is choosing to find a new home where the Afro-American identity […]

May 10, 2025 · by AER Editorial Staff
Why Europe Is Becoming a Top Choice for Americans During the U.S. Market Crisis

Why Europe Is Becoming a Top Choice for Americans During the U.S. Market Crisis

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 […]

May 6, 2025 · by AER Editorial Staff
Wealthy Americans Are Pursuing Second Passports as a Hedge on Uncertainty

Wealthy Americans Are Pursuing Second Passports as a Hedge on Uncertainty

Summary: A Semafor article published on March 23, 2025, reports that a growing number of Americans are actively pursuing second passports, motivated by political instability. While many Americans are not yet moving, affluent Americans are seeking the option. Half the world’s countries offer visas or passport pathways based on investments or financial contributions so many affluent Americans […]

March 25, 2025 · by AER Editorial Staff