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A stateless person is someone who has no nationality. Statelessness affects over half a million people in Europe - both recent migrants and those who have lived in the same place for generations – denying many their fundamental rights.

The Statelessness Index assesses how countries in Europe protect stateless people and what they are doing to prevent and reduce statelessness.

 

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Latest News

WEBINAR: 2026 State of Play Assessment on Statelessness in Europe

On 25th February we held our annual webinar which provided a state of play on statelessness in Europe and an opportunity to learn about the latest...
25 Feb 2026

Belgium tightens Naturalisation and Family Reunification rules

Belgium has tightened its naturalisation framework over the past year, introducing significant changes that affect access to nationality.
18 Feb 2026

Slovenia accedes to the 1961 Statelessness Convention

In March 2025, Slovenia took an important step by formally acceding to the 1961 Convention on the Reduction of Statelessness, following its public...
14 Feb 2026

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