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Americans in Europe: Bill that could restrict voting from abroad passes House
The US House of Representatives on Thursday passed legislation known as the SAVE Act, which could have a major impact on the voting rights of Americans living in Europe.
'Unique challenges': Kamala Harris vows to help Americans in Europe
Kamala Harris, the Democratic party candidate for the US presidency, has written a letter for American citizens living abroad vowing to help them with matters such as taxes and banking. Her rival Donald Trump has already vowed to end double taxation.
OPINION: Unfair tax policies for Americans abroad must change
Americans living in Europe face myriad tax and financial complications due to the US policy of citizenship-based taxation. Brandon Mitchener, executive director of the campaign group Tax Fairness for Americans Abroad, explains why the system needs to change.
How Americans in Europe can vote in the US primary elections
As primary elections hot up across the United States, here's everything Americans in Europe need to know about voting from overseas.
Why are fewer American nationals renouncing their US citizenship?
More than 3,000 American citizens formally gave up their US citizenship last year but that number reflected a drop when compared to some recent years, with suggestions that many who are intending to renounce are delaying the move.
Why more and more Americans in Europe are renouncing their US citizenship
Thousands of American citizens in Europe and their 'Accidental’ American compatriots pay steep costs to give up their US passports each year. Helen Burggraf explains why the numbers have been growing.
Americans in Europe who renounced citizenship sue US over 'capricious' fee
Former American citizens based in Europe who renounced their nationality have launched a new lawsuit against the US over the huge fee they were required to pay to handover their passports.
Americans in Europe: US finally moves to cut $2,350 fee for renouncing citizenship
The US looks finally set to push ahead with its promise to cut the fee for renouncing American citizenship from $2,350 down to $450, writes Helen Burggraf.
The 7 over-the-counter meds Americans might want to bring with them to Europe
Over-the-counter cold, flu, and pain remedies that are popular in the US can require a prescription or be near-impossible to get in Europe.
How many American citizens are ordered to leave European countries?
Hundreds of Americans citizens have been forced to leave EU and Schengen area countries in recent years for numerous reasons, mostly related to residency rules. Here's a look at the numbers.