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Russian residence permits in EU up 14% since 2021, shifting to Spain

Eurostat data shows Russian residence permits in the EU rose 14% to 877,000 by end-2025, with Spain seeing a 61% increase while Baltic states and Czechia saw declines. This reflects migration patterns of Russians since 2021, likely driven by geopolitical factors and varying national policies.

Meduza Englishabout 24 hours agoES, LV, EE, CZ, RUengCredibility 54%View source

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Mosaic Score5.4
Model confidence0.7
Significance0.5
Source credibility0.5

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#migration#russia#eu#residence-permits#eurostat

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SpainLatviaEstoniaCzechia

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