Decree-Law No. 36 of March 28, 2025 (Tajani Decree)
Decreto-Legge 28 marzo 2025, n. 36
Introduced a two-generation limit on citizenship by descent recognition. Applicants must now have an Italian-born parent or grandparent who was an Italian citizen by birth and maintained citizenship. Applies to appointments booked after May 24, 2025.
What this law actually does
Two-generation limit: only parent or grandparent Italian-born ancestors qualify
Does not apply retroactively to appointments booked before March 28, 2025
Applicants must demonstrate the ancestor maintained Italian citizenship
Court cases (1948 cases) may still proceed under pre-reform rules — this is being contested
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