Italy’s Citizenship Law Shift Leaves Applicants Awaiting Supreme Court Decision
A recent policy change by Italy has significantly tightened eligibility for citizenship by ancestry, affecting thousands of applicants worldwide. Under the new law introduced by the government of Giorgia Meloni, only individuals with a parent or grandparent who was an Italian citizen at birth can now apply, effectively excluding those with more distant lineage.
The decision has disrupted long-standing applications, including that of US citizen Sabrina Crawford, who had invested years in tracing her heritage. Many affected applicants are now looking to Italy’s supreme court, which is expected to clarify whether the law should apply retroactively.
The case has sparked broader debate around immigration policy, national identity, and demographic challenges, as Italy balances stricter regulations with concerns over population decline and its global diaspora ties.
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