Italian citizenship

The requirements for maintaining or renewing residence permits in Italy are explained, highlighting permitted absence limits based on the type of permit and justified exceptions, emphasizing the importance of continuous presence in the country

The new decree sets a historic record for the admission of foreign workers—nearly 500,000 over three years—and aims to align local labor demand with a more orderly, territorial, and efficient migration management system.

Italy’s recent citizenship reform sparks legal controversy: the courts of Naples and Turin question its constitutionality, arguing it violates acquired rights, equality before the law, and legal certainty—affecting those applying for citizenship by descent.