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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedJuly 29, 2026United States

Italy’s Supreme Court Rules on Citizenship-by-Descent Rights

Italy's highest court has ruled that children born with Italian citizenship do not lose that status if a parent later acquires citizenship in another country. This decision is expected to make it easier for descendants of Italian emigrants to claim Italian citizenship.

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Why It Matters

The ruling removes a legal barrier for descendants of Italian emigrants seeking to claim Italian citizenship, potentially increasing the number of successful citizenship applications worldwide.

Key Facts

  • The court ruled that children born with Italian citizenship do not automatically lose it if a parent naturalizes in another country.
  • The decision applies to descendants of Italian emigrants worldwide.
  • The ruling is expected to increase the success rate of citizenship-by-descent claims.

Who's Mentioned

organizationEuropean Union’s Court of Justice“Court currently reviewing separate legislation regarding citizenship transmissio”organizationCourt of Cassation“Italy's highest court that issued the ruling.”personMarco Mellone“Lawyer who represented applicants in the case.”organizationItaly's highest court“The judicial body that issued the ruling.”personAntonio Tajani“Foreign Minister of Italy.”organizationInterior Ministry“Italian government body responsible for citizenship applications.”