The Journal
Insights on heritage, descent and European citizenship
Practical guidance from our researchers on the law, the archives and the journey back to your family's roots.
Poland8 min read
Understanding Polish Citizenship by Descent
Poland offers one of the most generous descent routes in Europe — but the paperwork spans a century of shifting borders. Here is how it actually works.
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Research6 min read
Gathering Genealogical Records Across Central Europe
The single biggest hurdle in a descent application is proof. We share how archival research uncovers the documents that make a case succeed.
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Hungary7 min read
Hungarian Simplified Naturalisation Explained
Hungary's simplified naturalisation opens EU citizenship to descendants who can demonstrate ancestry and a command of the Hungarian language.
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