Pointe Xpress – In response to concerns over safety and security, the European Union (EU) is introducing stringent guidelines for countries operating Citizenship By Investment Programmes (CBI), including Antigua and Barbuda.
Prime Minister Gaston Browne’s recent discussions at the EU headquarters in Brussels paved the way for these new directives.
The EU aims to ensure robust due diligence by reputed international firms, mandatory interviews for applicants, enhanced security measures for document handling, increased investment thresholds, and monitoring of fund transfers to host countries.
The EU’s focus is to safeguard its region, urging CBI nations to uphold exceptional standards to protect EU citizens.