More than 3.7 million first residence permits in 2023

More than 3.7 million first residence permits were issued in the EU to non-EU citizens in 2023, a 4.7% increase compared with 2022, and the highest number recorded to date.  Employment remained the main reason for issuing residence permits in 2023, accounting for 33.8% (1.3 million) of all first re…
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