Up to an estimated 40% of the US population could qualify for EU residency or citizenship by virtue of ancestry and “right of descent” immigration programs. Others can qualify to immigrate based on their job skills and youth. This gives those who can readily move between countries a “privilege” in the work world. Someone who can easily relocate for work, without needing special visas, has an advantage over those who do not.
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Spending: For the holidays, consumers may prefer spending on travel and experiences versus “stuff”
Consumers appear to be switching from buying “stuff” to spending money on travel, desire experiences again, versus buying more stuff.
Continue readingMark Twain on the importance of travel
Mark Twain in The Innocents Abroad: “Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts. Broad, wholesome, charitable views of…
Continue readingTravelers to Europe may be fingerprinted and photographed starting in 2023
New immigration systems intend to digitize the border control process. Eventually, passport stamps will go away – and all will be digital, with access possibly verified by your fingerprint and…
Continue readingThe global background of UK’s new Prime Minister
The new British PM, Rishi Sunak and his wife are both global citizens, with extensive global experience. Reminder: Global experience and knowledge is 100% required for any leadership position in business or government.
Continue readingBillionaire Peter Theil holds multiple citizenships
Tech billionaire Peter Thiel “was born in Germany and holds American and New Zealand passports” is also applying for citizenship in Malta. Source: Peter Thiel, Major U.S. Political Donor, Is…
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