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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 their female Italian ancestor, born in Marzabotto in 1878. Judge Marco Gattuso, assigned to the case, raised several questions to the petitioners’ representative regarding their permanent…
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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 developments have made the process more complex, time-consuming, and more expensive for applicants. Key Developments in the Citizenship by Descent Process Here’s a timeline of the…
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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 cannot be reopened solely due to a shift in judicial interpretation, even if the new interpretation might favor the individual. While this ruling specifically addresses criminal…
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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 regarding citizenship, with the first directive significantly impacting Italian Americans seeking dual citizenship. The “Minor Case” Update This instruction addresses the so-called “minor case”, referencing two…