TL;DR — Key Takeaways Introduction: From “Why” to “How” In a previous article, I explained in detail why responding to an Article 10-bis pre-rejection notice is not optional. To summarize: ignoring it can destroy your grandfathered status under Law 74/2025, weaken your evidentiary position before the civil court, and expose you to the risk of…
Avv. Michele Vitale While conducting research for an upcoming article concerning the Italian Constitutional Court’s Press Release of March 12, 2026, I came across an exceptionally interesting academic conference held in Padua. The recordings of this event were kindly made available to me by my colleague, Monica Restanio, whom I wish to thank. Looking back,…
The “preavviso di rigetto” For descendants of Italian citizens applying for recognition of their jure sanguinis status, the administrative phase at the Consulate can sometimes feel like a black box. Recently, many applicants have been receiving a formal communication known as a “Notice of Intent to Reject” (or Preavviso di Rigetto), often citing interpretations like…
United Sections, Ordinances of Mantua and Campobasso: the state of play in a three-way conversation with colleagues from the Natitaliani Association. A common front for the protection of rights Unexpected circumstances, at times, create the best opportunities for discussion. What was supposed to be an Instagram live on the channel of the Natitaliani Association –…
TLDRThe Tribunal of Campobasso has just issued a massive Ordinance referring Law 74/2025 (the Tajani Decree) to the Constitutional Court. Unlike previous courts, Campobasso argues that stripping citizenship to reduce the number of applicants is a “Political Motive” forbidden by the Constitution. This is a game-changer. The case will likely be joined with Turin and Mantua for the historic hearing on March 11,…
Consulates worldwide are issuing a wave of “Preavviso di Rigetto” (Notice of Intent to Reject) based on the October 2024 Circular (43347/2024) and the “Minor Issue.” If you receive one, do not panic and do not withdraw. This notice is a mandatory procedural step that gives you a critical window to fight back. This guide…
The new Italian citizenship law (Law 74/2025), which introduced significant changes to citizenship regulations, has created considerable uncertainty. This is especially true for families with minor children born abroad whose parents have only recently been recognized as Italian citizens. In this context, an ordinance from the Court of Mantua, issued on October 24, 2025, marks…
The Italian Chamber of Deputies approved Bill A.C. 2369-A on October 13, 2025, introducing sweeping changes to how Italian citizenship by descent (jus sanguinis) applications will be processed. This marks a historic shift in Italy’s consular policy toward Italian descendants worldwide. The full transcription of the approved text is available below in both the original…
The President of Italy’s Supreme Court (Corte di Cassazione) has just scheduled what may be the most consequential hearing on Italian citizenship law in years. On January 13, 2026, at 10:00 AM in the Aula Magna of the Supreme Court in Rome, the United Sections (Sezioni Unite) will hear cases No. 18354/2024 and No. 18357/2024,…
The old 1865 citizenship law Our journey into Italian citizenship jure sanguinis (by right of blood), must necessarily look at the roots of Italian citizenship law, which extend far beyond contemporary law. If you are a citizen of a country other than Italy and have Italian ancestors, your claim is based on the laws that…
by Avv. Michele Vitale The Italian citizenship constitutional challenge against the controversial “Tajani Decree” has officially begun, marking a pivotal moment for everyone seeking recognition of their Italian citizenship by descent (jure sanguinis). On September 17, 2025, the Court of Turin’s ordinance was published in the Gazzetta Ufficiale (Italy’s official government journal), formally sending the…
Italian Citizenship Decision 142/2025: A Critical Analysis The Constitutional Court’s decision 142/2025 has been released. And, as expected, the internet has exploded. I’ve chosen not to use clickbait videos with exultant faces, mimicking a trend I see online, to tell you one thing straight away: no, this ruling is not the definitive victory that many…
Securing Italian Citizenship for Minor Children: Navigating the 2026 Deadline A Critical Update for Parents in the Citizenship Process The old assumption that a child’s right to citizenship just follows a parent’s successful court case is no longer a reliable basis for planning. The new legislation, confirmed by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, introduces a…
Law no. 74 of 2025 Constitutional Scrutiny: Turin’s EU Law Challenge The Turin Court’s EU Law Challenge to Law no. 74 of 2025 By Avvocato Michele Vitale In recent weeks, a climate of profound uncertainty has enveloped the global community of Italian descendants. The enactment of Decree-Law no. 36 of March 28, 2025, converted with…
By Avvocato Michele Vitale Today June 26th, at around 5 PM (Italian), AGIS (Association of Jure Sanguinis Jurists) announced on its facebokk page a piece of extraordinarily important news: the Turin Court has officially raised the question of the new citizenship law’s constitutional legitimacy, referring the case to the Constitutional Court. Since the new, restrictive…
A New Law’s Interpretation Threatens Pending Cases By Avv. Michele Vitale The Italian Citizenship Constitutional Court Hearing on June 24, 2025, was far more than a procedural review; it evolved into a high-stakes battle over the very soul of Italian identity and the rights of its global diaspora. What began as a constitutional challenge to…
Registering a Minor for Italian Citizenship: An Analysis of the New Ministry Circular By Avv. Michele Vitale For weeks, families with newborn children have been in a state of legal limbo, anxiously waiting to understand how to proceed with registering a minor for Italian citizenship following the passage of Italy’s new citizenship Law 74/2025. Many were hoping…
Registering a Minor for Italian Citizenship: A Legal Guide Navigating the New Rules for Registering a Minor for Italian Citizenship: A Guide Through Haste, Confusion, and Strategy By Avv. Michele Vitale I received many comments lately regarding my posts about registering a minor under the new law. I wish to all the commenters for their…
Italy’s New Citizenship Rules, Presidential Endorsement, and Community Response It’s been quite the legislative journey for Decree-Law No. 36/2025 (now Law 74/2025), better known as the “Tajani Decree,” and it has now reached its final destination. After navigating both the Italian Senate and the Chamber of Deputies (we covered its parliamentary approval in our previous…
Some Changes Worsen Impact (Full Translation Included) In a critical legislative step, the Italian Senate gave its approval on May 15, 2025, to the bill converting the controversial Decree-Law 36/2025 (the “Tajani Decree”) into permanent law. The text, as amended by the Senate’s Constitutional Affairs Committee in recent intense sessions (see updates from May 9th…
