According to the latest data from Eurostat, the average annual salary of EU employees has reached €37,900 (approximately 290,000 yuan), an increase of 6.5% from €35,600 in 2022. This figure not only reflects the steady growth of the EU economy but also indicates a thriving job market. In addition to rising salary levels, the unemployment rate in the EU has also dropped to a historic low. In 2023, the unemployment rate for those aged 15 to 74 is 6.1%, the lowest level since 2014. The long-term unemployment rate has also fallen to 2.1%, the lowest point recorded since 2009.
Overall, EU countries have achieved significant accomplishments in employment and salary, providing residents with stable and high-income job opportunities. When discussing the EU, the highly sought-after EU identity naturally becomes a focal point for investors. Let us first understand the EU.
The European Union (EU). In 1991, the European Community adopted the Treaty on European Union (commonly known as the Maastricht Treaty) to establish the "Economic and Monetary Union" and the "Political Union". The treaty came into effect in 1993, officially establishing the European Union.
Currently, the EU has 27 member states: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Croatia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Romania, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, and Sweden.
The EU does not issue passports; any passport held by a citizen of an EU member state is considered an EU passport. As one of the three major economies in the world, the EU is undoubtedly one of the preferred destinations for those considering overseas identity and immigration. In terms of career development, children's education, retirement benefits, healthcare, and free movement, EU countries offer many irreplaceable advantages for family planning.
Holding a passport from any EU country is equivalent to holding a passport from all 27 EU countries. One can freely move and reside in all 27 EU countries and work in any EU country without the need for additional work permits or residence permits. Children can attend school in any member state, paying the same tuition as local students, which is about one-third of the fees for international students. An EU passport also holds significant value in international travel, allowing holders to enter multiple countries and regions, including Canada, the United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom, without a visa, greatly simplifying international travel procedures. This global visa-free privilege makes the EU passport a coveted symbol of identity for many. In other words, the EU passport is one of the most valuable passports in the world and a true global passport.
So, how can one obtain an EU passport quickly and easily? Portugal in Europe is currently the easiest country to gain citizenship. After obtaining golden residence status through the Portuguese immigration program, one only needs to accumulate an average of 14 days of residence every two years and can apply for citizenship after five years from the date of submitting the immigration application. In terms of language, one only needs to participate in a government-mandated Portuguese language course and obtain a learning certificate, and only one spouse needs to obtain the certificate; minor children do not require a certificate. Once one obtains a Portuguese passport, they can freely reside, work, live, and study in all 27 EU countries, as well as in Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein, enjoying local social benefits, which is referred to as "1=31".
We recommend that investors interested in immigration seize the opportunity and apply as soon as possible! Currently, the Portuguese fund investment immigration program is a simple, fast, and secure immigration pathway, with straightforward application requirements, no language, education, or business background requirements, and investment can be completed without entering the country. One application can cover three generations, with quick approval.
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