Polish Nationality by Descent – When Family Heritage Becomes a Right to European Citizenship
Long little known, Polish nationality by descent has recently experienced a significant resurgence of interest. At the crossroads of Central Europe’s turbulent history and contemporary nationality law, it represents a major legal opportunity for thousands of descendants of Polish citizens living abroad. Between 1795 and 1918, Poland disappeared from the map, partitioned between Russia, Prussia, and Austria-Hungary. This period was followed by the upheavals of the 20th century: two world wars, Nazi occupation, and then the communist regime. These events triggered large-scale emigration of...
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