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Historic ruling boosts Italian descent citizenship
The article discusses the decision of the Italian Supreme Court to overturn the "minor issue" rule, which prevented grandchildren of Italian origin from obtaining Italian citizenship if their parents renounced their other nationality. This rule, which was imposed by the government in October 2024, had significantly impacted individuals in countries with a "jus soli" (right of the soil) system, such as the United States and Brazil, where many were deprived of the opportunity to acquire the Italian passport, considered one of the strongest in the world. On July 27, the court issued a historic ruling stating that individuals born in Italy who acquired citizenship there do not lose their nationality even if their parents renounce it. This decision came after cases showed that applying the rule led to dozens being unjustly deprived of their legal right to citizenship and that it unfairly hampered the naturalization process. While this ruling opens the door for many to reclaim their rights, legal challenges remain. Individuals may need to file individual lawsuits unless the government issues a new circular, and there are limitations imposed by the 2025 laws concerning two generations and dual nationality restrictions. These issues have now been referred to the European Court of Justice for review.
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