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,…
Law 74/2025’s unexpected loophole: “The Genuine Link Defense” By Avvocato Michele Vitale Key Takeaways for the Busy Reader [IMPORTANT] If anything below is confusing, or if you have specific questions, please drop them in the comments. It is much easier for me to explain things out loud, so I’m planning to sit down tomorrow and record…
For years, the conversation surrounding Italian citizenship has been dominated by two main paths: the administrative route via the Consulate (often plagued by decade-long waitlists) and the judicial route via the Italian Courts (the “Against the Queue” strategy). However, a third path has recently re-entered the spotlight, sparking a flurry of headlines in South America…
Italian Citizenship by Descent: Analyzing the TAR Appeal on the “Benefit of Law” Circular The landscape of Italian citizenship by descent is once again the arena for pivotal legal battles. An interesting appeal has been lodged at the Regional Administrative Court of Lazio (TAR Lazio) against the Ministry of the Interior’s circular no. 26185, dated May 28,…
Permesso di Soggiorno Attesa Cittadinanza Judicial Case: A Risky Path The Permesso di Soggiorno for Judicial Cases: A High-Risk Path? The journey to Italian citizenship is a labyrinth of laws and procedures. A storm of confusion, vividly captured in online discussions, swirls around one critical question: Can an individual secure a permesso di soggiorno per…
Wondering how the rules for Italian citizenship for children born after the new law have changed? You’re not alone. The approval of Law 74/2025 on May 24, 2025, has fundamentally altered how Italian citizenship is passed down, especially for parents living abroad. The old system of automatic citizenship by right of blood (jure sanguinis) isn’t…
Here’s What One Client’s Journey Taught Us Every single day, our team at Italyget.com gets messages from people worldwide who share one burning question: “Am I eligible for Italian citizenship?” It’s honestly one of those questions that seems simple on the surface, but trust me—the devil’s in the details, and every family’s story brings its own unique…
Italian Citizenship Ruling 142/2025: A Full Analysis of the Optimistic Take This is the second part of our deep dive into the recent Italian citizenship ruling 142/2025. In the first article, we explored the pessimistic perspective—how the ruling could, paradoxically, be used to defend the new restrictive law. Now, we turn to the optimistic view….
Document Expiration for Italian Citizenship: Consulate Delays & Your Rights If the Delay is the Consulate’s, You Might Be Right! The new citizenship law and consular delays: how the expiration of your certificates might not be the end of your Italian dream, especially if you had an appointment. Are you one of the many descendants…
Ministry’s First Operational Instructions on Converted Tajani Citizenship Law Following the publication in the Official Gazette (No. 118 of May 23, 2025) of Law No. 74 of May 23, 2025, which converted, with significant amendments, Decree-Law No. 36 of March 28, 2025 (the “Tajani Decree”), the Ministry of the Interior – Department for Civil Liberties…
Posted May 20th 2025 The Italian Parliament has completed today May 20th its legislative review of the controversial Decree-Law No. 36/2025, commonly known as the “Tajani Decree.” The Chamber of Deputies has approved the version of the bill (now designated A.C. 2402) previously passed by the Senate, without any further amendments. This marks a critical…
Consolidated Italian Citizenship Law 91/1992: Reflecting Senate-Approved Tajani Decree Changes (A.C. 2402) As the Italian Parliament moves towards the final conversion of Decree-Law 36/2025 (the “Tajani Decree”) into law, significant changes to Italy’s core citizenship legislation, Law No. 91 of 1992, are taking shape. Following the Senate’s approval on May 15, 2025, the amended bill…
Testo Consolidato Legge 91/1992 LEGENDA DELLE MODIFICHE TESTO AGGIUNTO/MODIFICATO IN GRASSETTO TESTO SOPPRESSO BARRATO TESTO CONSOLIDATO (PARZIALE) DELLA LEGGE 5 FEBBRAIO 1992, n. 91 “Nuove norme sulla cittadinanza” (Come risulterebbe modificata dal DDL A.C. 2402 approvato dal Senato il 15 maggio 2025) Articolo 1. (Acquisto della cittadinanza per nascita – Jure Sanguinis) 1. È cittadino…
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…
Language Requirement Italian Citizenship: Tajani Decree Update May 13th Posted May 13, 2025 The Italian Senate’s 1st Permanent Commission (Constitutional Affairs) concluded another pivotal session today, May 13, 2025, voting on the proposed amendments to DDL 1432 – the bill to convert the controversial “Tajani Decree” (Decree-Law No. 36/2025) into permanent law. The outcomes of…
Key Amendments Emerge from Senate Committee – What Do They Mean for You? On May 8, 2025, the Italian Senate’s 1st Permanent Commission (Constitutional Affairs) held a crucial session to discuss and vote on amendments to Decree-Law No. 36/2025, the so-called “Tajani Decree.” For those of you on the edge of your seats since the…
I recently held an AMA (Ask Me Anything) session in the r/juresanguinis subreddit group. I will be posting some of the most interesting questions – and my answers – here on my blog. Let’s start with the first one, regarding TAR / Ordinary Court appeals against Consulate / Comune rejections of applications Question: Where exactly…
Government’s New Proposals and Key Exclusions in Senate Panel Italy’s Decree-Law 36/2025, often called the “Tajani Decree,” is making its way through the legislative steps to become permanent law (DDL 1432), and some critical developments have just occurred. This Decree 36 Amendments Update shines a light on the recent activities in the Italian Senate’s Constitutional…
Decreto Tajani (DL 36/25) Risk Analysis: Bonato’s Critique of Current Law The “Great Loss”? Unpacking Prof. Bonato’s Critical Analysis of Italy’s ‘Decreto Tajani’ Citizenship Law Holding Italian citizenship is a cherished dream for so many people worldwide, particularly those in places like the United States and Canada whose families originally came from Italy. For years,…
The Unexpected Window of the Tajani Decree: A New Path for Citizenship… But Until When? (ATTENTION: This article presents a legal reflection on a potential and controversial interpretation of Decree Law 36/2025. It does NOT constitute legal advice. The situation is extremely fluid and subject to rapid legislative changes. It is strongly recommended to consult…
