The Blue Card reform to allow the entry and residence in Italy of qualified non-EU workers, introduced with Legislative Decree 152/2023, significantly updates the rules for access to Italy of qualified non-EU workers required by companies for non-EU hiring and for the employment of professional immigrants. The reform also concerns non-EU self-employed workers who wantRead more

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The Municipality of Florence has announced the introduction of the “Ius Scholae“, an important initiative that allows foreign minors residing in Florence to obtain honorary citizenship. This symbolic measure recognizes the integration of young people who have completed at least a five-year cycle of studies in the Italian school system.   Florence Introduces the IusRead more

The Court of Florence has decided to refer the case to the Constitutional Court to rule on the case of a single woman from Turin who turned to a fertility clinic to obtain medically Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART). The fertility clinic, pursuant to law 40/2004, had denied her access. The ban was interpreted by theRead more

For descendants of Italians who have emigrated abroad, the recognition of Italian citizenship iure sanguinis represents much more than a simple bureaucratic fulfillment. It is a way to keep alive the connection with their roots, family history and Italian culture. But it is also the opportunity to acquire new rights and opportunities, both in ItalyRead more

The recent Budget Law 2025 introduces a fee of €600 for applications for the recognition of Italian citizenship. This new levy affects both those who apply administratively, at municipalities or consulates abroad, and those who choose to take the judicial route before the court. A measure that raises more than a few doubts, especially dueRead more

The recognition of Italian citizenship by descent, a.k.a. ‘iure sanguinis’, is a fundamental right available to many descendants of Italian expatriates in foreign countries, especially in the Americas. The Court of Cassation has recently clarified the conditions necessary to obtain such recognition, with particular attention to the case of posthumous recognition, of the child ofRead more

Law No. 102 of 24 July 2023 reforming the Industrial Property Code (IPC) came into force on 23 August 2023. One of the main innovations is the strengthening of the Protected Designations of Origin (PDOs) and Protected Geographical Indications (PGIs) by introducing a ban on the registration of trademarks that are evocative, usurpative or imitativeRead more

Among the multiple aims of the Barnier Directive, which was approved by the EU to harmonise copyright laws among Member States and adapt them to the rapidly evolving digital environment, was to eliminate Member States’ monopolies on the management of copyright for works of culture and creativity. In fact, the purpose of the Directive wasRead more

In today’s increasingly connected world, geolocalisation has emerged as a crucial tool in the road transport sector. But while offering unparalleled advantages in terms of efficiency and customer service, it also poses significant challenges with regard to privacy, data protection and identifiable personal information. Freight transport companies using geo-localisation for third parties have to navigateRead more