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EU Warns Caribbean Islands on Citizenship Programs | Spokane News
The EU is giving five Eastern Caribbean nations — Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Kitts and Nevis, and Saint Lucia — a two-year ultimatum to overhaul their citizenship-by-investment programs or lose visa-free access to Europe. These programs, which offer passports in exchange for hefty investments, are a vital source of revenue and global mobility for the islands. While leaders acknowledge the pressure, they argue the programs fuel economic growth and attract foreign investment. The EU’s push for stricter oversight stems from security concerns, forcing a high-stakes balancing…
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