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Media coverage and interviews featuring Daniel Atz

"Trump Effect": More and more Americans are seeking Luxembourg citizenship

There are more and more Americans trying to get Luxembourg citizenship. Besides the relationship with politics, the search for origins also justifies this increase in applications.

Surge in Luxembourg citizenship enquiries following Trump win

Daniel Atz, CEO of LuxCitizenship, expects more applications from Americans will flood in over next 21 days.

What could Donald Trump's victory mean for Luxembourg?

The result of the US elections could have a significant impact on Luxembourg. Voices from society and Luxembourg politics weigh in on the implications.

The man for the Luxembourgish Roots

Daniel Atz has helped thousands of Americans trace their Luxembourg ancestry and navigate the complex process of obtaining citizenship by descent. Since Donald Trump entered politics, I receive an average of 800 inquiries per year.

Luxembourgers in Brazil want to strengthen business ties with the Grand Duchy

Brazilians who have recovered Luxembourg citizenship gathered this Saturday in Florianópolis for the 2nd South American Meeting of Luxembourg Families, organized by ACLUX.

More Americans applied for Luxembourg citizenship after Roe v Wade overturn

US citizens seek Grand Duchy passport each time US politics produces controversy. The Supreme Court’s decision led to a notable increase in Americans seeking alternative citizenships.

The number of Americans applying for Luxembourg citizenship keeps growing

A TikTok video viewed by 1.8 million people triggered a wave of applications, according to LuxCitizenship. Whenever there is a controversial statement by Donald Trump, the number of applicants for Luxembourg citizenship also increases.

43,145 Luxembourgers are on the American continent

LUXEMBOURG – Nearly a third of Luxembourgers living abroad live in the United States, Brazil or Argentina. New data reveals the extent of Luxembourg’s diaspora across North and South America.

Election in Luxembourg this Sunday (8th) includes Brazilian voters and candidate

Legislative election will be the first after law that drove recognition of nationality in Brazil. Luxembourg’s growing Brazilian community plays an increasingly important role in the Grand Duchy’s elections.

Luxembourg politicians compete for votes of Brazilians with dual citizenship

Increase in the number of Brazilians with dual Luxembourg citizenship has caught the attention of political parties. Luxembourg’s political landscape is evolving as parties actively court the growing Brazilian-Luxembourgish electorate.

Hi, Cousins!

An exploration of the cultural connections between Luxembourg and its diaspora communities, examining how family ties transcend borders and generations.

On the trail of Luxembourgers across the Atlantic

A deep dive into historical data tracking Luxembourg emigration patterns to the Americas, revealing fascinating patterns and previously unknown connections.

Discovering the lives of first-generation immigrants, letter by letter

An intimate portrait of migration stories through personal correspondence, highlighting the emotional journey of leaving one’s homeland and building a new life abroad.

Transatlantic Electorate

An analysis of how Luxembourg’s electoral system accommodates its overseas citizens, and the growing influence of the transatlantic vote on domestic politics.

Association promotes event on Luxembourgish citizenship in Rio Negro

Event will feature the presence of American-Luxembourgish entrepreneur Daniel Atz, bringing together descendants of Luxembourg immigrants to learn about citizenship options and cultural connections.

Rio Negro City Hall presents municipality's potential to a Luxembourg delegation

Luxembourg representatives including Daniel Atz visit Rio Negro to strengthen economic and cultural ties with the Brazilian municipality, which has strong historical connections to the Grand Duchy.

The Fifth Constituency

What will be the electoral weight of the Luxembourg diaspora in the next legislative elections? With over 47,000 ‘neo-Luxembourgers’ worldwide and 15,500 potential voters in Brazil alone, political parties are now actively engaging with overseas citizens.

Luxembourg's Last Call for Citizenship By Descent

With the path to a Luxembourg passport getting narrower, this article examines the final deadline for citizenship applications and what it means for Americans of Luxembourg descent seeking to reconnect with their European heritage.

Several want to come live here

In-depth report on Americans seeking Luxembourg citizenship, featuring Daniel Atz discussing the cultural and practical appeals of reconnecting with ancestral homeland through dual nationality.

Coronavirus complications for Luxembourg nationality applications

Daniel Atz explains how COVID-19 pandemic creates unexpected hurdles for those applying for Luxembourg citizenship, with special video calls connecting applicants in Brazil to authorities in the US during lockdowns.

1,465 Americans have acquired Luxembourgish nationality

Video report from RTL featuring Daniel Atz discussing the significant increase in Americans acquiring Luxembourg citizenship through ancestry recovery, with statistics showing 1,465 new dual citizens since 2009.

European CleanTech Companies Face IP Hurdles When Expanding in U.S.

Expert analysis on intellectual property challenges facing European cleantech companies entering US markets, with Daniel Atz providing insight on cross-border technology transfer and licensing agreements for renewables and smart city innovations.

Daniel Atz meets his Luxembourgish family

RTL special feature documenting Daniel Atz’s emotional journey to discover his family’s roots in Luxembourg, culminating in meeting his great-aunt Annette who preserves family photos and stories from generations past.

More and more Americans want to become Luxembourgers

Feature on Americans applying for Luxembourg citizenship featuring Daniel Atz and his wife Lisa Wilkie at their New York home, discussing the rapid growth of Luxembourg’s diaspora reconnection program following the 2009 nationality law.

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