Martin-Pérez A. & Moreno-Fuentes F.J. (2012) Migration and Citizenship Law in Spain: Path-dependency and Policy Change in a Recent Country of Immigration. International Migration Review 46(3): 625-655
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Abstract. This article analyzes the links between migratory processes and the evolution of nationality legislation in Spain. We argue that this case challenges the theoretical models that link immigration to liberalizing reforms in citizenship law. Despite large-scale immigration experienced over the last two decades, Spanish nationality law has remained strongly focused on keeping ties with Spanish communities abroad.