The Italian Chamber of Deputies approved, this Monday (23), the text that extends until May 31, 2029, the deadline for parents to declare their intention and exercise the benefit of the law for Italian citizenship for minors.
Were 177 votes in favor and 93 against in the vote on the confidence motion presented by the government for the approval of the text.
The approved content is identical to what had already been approved, with amendments, by the Constitutional Affairs and Budget committees.
The subject matter is part of Milleproroghe decree It will then go to a vote in the Chamber's plenary session between today and Tuesday. After that, it will go to the Senate, where it must be transformed into law by March 1st (therefore, the possibility of new amendments is excluded).
Why the extension is relevant
The previous deadline, set for May 31, 2026, was considered too short by families residing abroad.
There are reports of difficulty in obtaining appointments at consulates within the scheduled timeframe.
There are also reports of delays in the issuance of certificates by Italian municipalities. This makes it difficult to update the AIRE (Registry of Italians Residing Abroad) and finalize the required documentation.
Without an appointment and with pending documents, the request cannot be formalized within the legal timeframe.
