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Decree Law No. 36/2025 – Hearings Underway in the Italian Senate

The Italian government’s Decree Law No. 36/2025, issued on March 28, 2025, introduces a dramatic shift in the legal framework for Italian citizenship iure sanguinis. The decree—currently under review…

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Arturo Grasso Speaks on ‘A New Life in Italy’ Podcast

The so-called ‘Tajani Decree’ or Decree-Law no. 36/2025 (Decreto-Legge 28 marzo 2025, n. 36) has sent shockwaves through the Italian citizenship community: the Italian diaspora, attorneys and judges, other professionals…

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FAQs on Court Cases after Decree-Law no. 36/2025

Introduction The new DL-36 (the so-called ‘Tajani Decree’) has had a major impact on all people petitioning for their Italian citizenship by descent, drastically affecting people’s rights. These changes…

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Justice for Italian Descendants: Understanding the 2025 Citizenship Reform

Overview of Decree-Law no. 36/2025 (Decreto-Legge 28 marzo 2025, n. 36) As many of you are aware, on March 28, 2025, the Italian government enacted a significant amendment to…

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Important Update: New €600 Court Filing Fee Per Petitioner for Citizenship Cases

The Italian Parliament has introduced a significant change to court filing fees through Law no. 207 of December 30, 2024, which became effective on January 1, 2025, under the…

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The Bologna Judge’s Referral to the Constitutional Court: Context, Analysis and Commentary

The context In March 2024, 12 petitioners filed a case in the Bologna court seeking recognition of their Italian citizenship by descent (iure sanguinis). Their claim was based on…

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Navigating Change: How The Citizenship-by-Descent Process Has Evolved Since 2021

The journey to obtain Italian citizenship by descent (jure sanguinis) has always required determination and preparation. Over the last two years, however, a series of legislative, administrative, and judicial…

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New Italian Supreme Court Ruling And Its Impact On Citizenship Denials

The Italian Supreme Court (Corte di Cassazione) recently issued a significant ruling in case 36949/2024, which may affect individuals seeking Italian citizenship. The court reaffirmed that a finalized judgment…

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Ministry of the Interior’s New Circular (Instructions): What It Means for Italian Dual Citizenship Applications

On October 3, 2024, the Italian Ministry of the Interior issued a new circular to local prefectures and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This document outlines three key directives…

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