A bolt from the blue for thousands of descendants of Italians worldwide. On March 28, 2025, the Italian Government issued, as an emergency procedure, a decree-law (n. 36/2025) that dramatically modifies law no. 91/1992 on Italian citizenship. The measure, published in the Official Gazette with immediate effect, took by surprise lawyers, families, and hundreds ofRead more

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 Constitutional Court has expressed itself on how to obtain Italian citizenship with disabilities by amending the law and the procedures for the recognition of Italian citizenship with regard to the requirement of the necessary knowledge of the Italian language at level B1, for applicants for citizenship. Until recently, to become an Italian citizen throughRead 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

If you have Italian ancestors, you may be eligible to claim Italian citizenship by descent. Known as “jure sanguinis“, this process allows descendants of Italian citizens to reconnect with their heritage, access European Union benefits, and enjoy the privileges of dual citizenship. In this guide, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know aboutRead 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

Updated November 2024. Italian Citizenship by descent via Judicial Process Italian law protects legitimate interests through appeals to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) and subjective rights through appeals to the civil court. It is already known that Italian citizenship is passed down by descent or can be acquired under certain conditions, which you can readRead more

The issue of the residence permit for family reunification is part of a complex regulatory and legal context, which aims at balancing the needs of immigration control with the protection of the fundamental rights of the person, in particular of the child.     The Court of Cassation has clarified the limits of the expulsion ofRead 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