I saw some posts about american wanting to move to Europe; so just before you guys make the move, double-triple check insurances/banks, because literally every time I (not american) do smth financially related in France, they ask me if I am american? If yes, they won’t even open accounts/ give me insurance etc… Sounds discriminatory but apperently because legal

I dont know if that expands to any other field

EDIT: lol i am now wondering what are people are downvoting for? You dont like that fact, so you downvote whoever told you that fact? Some reactions are hilarious

  • HubertManne@piefed.socialEnglish
    62·
    5 days ago

    yeah I have eu citizenship and can’t open an account in europe. Now I can if I am resident to the particular area. I think europe is losing a big opportunity as I would not be surprised if quite a few us people would not mind having a bit of euros in a better run banking system just in case. They should tell the us to shove it with whatever laws or treaties prevent this.

    • foobaz@lemmy.world
      2·
      4 days ago

      Nah, all eu countries will honor their tax treaties with the us. If the us gov/irs wants to fuck over their citizens that’s your problem.

      • HubertManne@piefed.socialEnglish
        11·
        4 days ago

        well and lost opportunity. What makes a reserve currency is people keeping accounts in that currency.