Italian courts issue negative citizenship rulings after Decree-Law 36/2025

6 articles · Updated · insieme.com.br · Apr 24

Recent challenges by the State Attorney to the Venice Court decision and new negative rulings in Brescia, Perugia, and Bologna highlight growing institutional tightening since the Tajani Decree.
Judges are increasingly applying the new legal framework, often referencing only a press release from the Corte Costituzionale, while some postpone hearings pending a full ruling expected in June.
This shift undermines earlier optimism promoted by citizenship advisory firms, raising uncertainty for applicants and prompting legal and consumer protection concerns over undisclosed risks in post-decree cases.

Are citizenship advisory firms now facing a crisis over failed applications?

Is Italy's historic 'right of blood' citizenship principle coming to an end?

How will Italy's highest courts resolve the citizenship rights of millions in the diaspora?

Will Italy's new law damage its relationship with its 80-million-strong diaspora?

Could an ancestor's past naturalization now sever your Italian bloodline claim?