In a landmark decision with sweeping implications for global immigration policy, the European Union’s top court has ruled that so-called “golden passport” schemes are illegal, declaring that the practice of granting citizenship purely in exchange for investment violates EU law and fundamental democratic principles. The judgment targets programs — once offered
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Global Mobility: The Legal Case for Standardized, Tamper-Proof Travel Documentation
In a rapidly globalizing world, the free and secure movement of people across borders is essential—for business, diplomacy, tourism, and humanitarian purposes. The legal industry must lead the charge—through international diplomacy, public-private partnerships, and the drafting of model laws and treaties that secure the next century of travel. A future