Switzerland is correct for C. The question of naturalization as Swiss is decided very regionally there. Recently a British woman, who satisfied all other conditions, was denied their passport by a local referendum. Apparently she had created a local stir by objected too strongly against the use of cow bells !! Only another 6 to go. Of course my clues don't give much away, unless you know which women in Europe I find the sexiest (unlikely) - and it's not the Germans ! However - which country has the highest rate of naturalization in Europe (and compulsory voting afterwards), and who is Lionel ?
Further clues - in country D dual nationality is only possible if you have their nationality first. Even in this case they can take it away (as a US State governor found out).
Nope, sorry Frenchie. Sweden is not actually on the list anywhere. I thought of including it because it has the longest processing time ie. 39 months between application and actually getting their passport - you can also take the language test there in Norwegian or Finnish if you want but I thought that was all a bit obscure so left Sweden out. Coincidentally you can also take the language test in country F in any of 3 languages.
Not Ireland Fez. Country A is probably the most difficult to get because there is little information on it. They are, themselves, excellent linguists and presumably expect their guests to be as well.
There are three official languages in Belgium, French, German and Dutch, so that seems quite likely for country F.
Spot on Frenchie. In Belgium you have to have paid into their system continuously for 5 years (without any breaks in that) in order to apply. Despite this the rate of naturalization there is the highest in Europe.
Austria is the answer to question D (not sure if you meant that Fez). They demand 12 years residence and dual nationality is only possible if you have Austrian nationality first (ie. were born there) - all others have to give up their original nationality on application to become Austrian. With regard to one of the clues Arnold Schwarzenegger kept his Austrian nationality upon becoming a US citizen, but it was withdrawn when he supported the return of the death penalty as governor of California - so he's now just American. Only another 4 to go.
Germany isn't the answer for A Fez. The language referred to is also spoken in one part of Germany and is actually used in some German politics. One of the Hornets best foreign imports came fom this country.
so, to summarize we have. A. A country with a hard language test - practically no arriving immigrant speaks it on arrival. In fact very few people speak it outside of the country concerned - other than in one part of Germany. B. France C. Switzerland D. Austria E. The land of the sexy women If you marry one of them you automatically get their passport whether you live there or not (though you have to visit it once to take the language test) - the only country where no residence is required. A well known footballer (with a lot of bite) did this. Now solved by BB - and, naturally, Bella Italia. F. Belgium G. Hand written CV ? Bit of a curious one this - there is a clue. H. Forget getting their nationality if you want to remain British - only some nationalities have dual nationality with this country and Britain isn't one of them - for Lionel it's ok.
The land of sexy women is indeed Italy BB. The footballer concerned was, of course, Luis Suarez, who flew in, took the language test, and then left and has dual Uruguayan/Italian citizenship. Just 3 to go.
She is Uruguayan but also has Italian citizenship. There was something of a storm about this because he flew into italy, took the B1 language test and then left immediately - he received his results within a week, raising questions about Juventus having ''accelerated'' the process, and that he was being given preferential treatment over other candidates. Italy is currently reviewing its citizenship criteria to make it more difficult to naturalize based only on marriage.
More information on country A. The language test is compulsory for everyone apart from citizens of two nearby countries, who don't have to take it - also some Germans don't have to take it. The residence requirement is 9 years (but only 2 years for those from the 2 nearby countries mentioned before (all slightly unfair). You will also be required to shake hands with the mayor of the town where you are at the naturalization ceremony (attendance at this is also compulsory). Also who the hell is Lionel ?
