The Constitutional Court of Italy has scheduled a public hearing for March 11, 2026, at 9:30 AM, to judge the validity of the so-called Tajani Decree. The trial, scheduled for 100 days from now, meets the referral made by the Court of Turin in a decision published in the Gazzetta Ufficiale on September 17th.
The regulation, which became law in May 2025, significantly altered the rules for the recognition of Italian citizenship by descent (jure sanguinis), generating a strong reaction from associations and experts in the field. The constitutional process may have a direct impact on all applications submitted after the legislation comes into effect on March 28, 2025.
The lawsuit was filed by a group of eight Venezuelan applicants of Italian descent and received legal support from several organizations working to defend the rights of the diaspora. Among the professionals qualified to participate in the session are lawyers Benedetta Ballatore, Giovanni Bonato, Giovanni Caridi, Alfonso Celotto, Diego Corapi, Riccardo De Simone and Monica Lis Restanio.
The trial in the Court will be presided over by one of the constitutional magistrates, yet to be designated as rapporteur. The State's defense will be handled by the Avvocatura dello Stato (State Attorney's Office). Also qualified as third-party interveners are names such as Leonardo Pablo Crossa Guzman, Larry Anthony Fichera, Luiz Augusto Tozi, Milton Sperafico, as well as the Confederation of Italians Abroad, the AGIS Association, and the Italian Association “Sardi Uniti” (United Sardinians).
With the hearing scheduled, the process officially enters its final phase. The parties will have 20 days, starting from the publication of the notice, to present their written defenses. After that, the reporting judge will be appointed, who will prepare the opinion to be presented at the hearing.
During public hearing, The lawyers for the parties involved will orally present their arguments, and may be questioned by the judges. Following this, the Court will meet to deliberate and subsequently publish the final decision, which will have general validity.
The expectation is that the verdict will be announced in mid-April.
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POLYANNA SANTANA
December 1, 2025 at 17:22 am
Excellent news! The decision to bring the Tajani Decree to trial before the Italian Constitutional Court represents renewed hope for thousands of descendants seeking recognition of citizenship by blood. The possibility of reversing or relaxing the current restrictions shows how the historical rights of Italian descendants still have a voice.
Murilo de
December 1, 2025 at 18:22 am
Is there any chance of reverting to how things were before the decree/law? Like... through administrative channels, being a great-grandchild?!
Cassia Favalli
December 1, 2025 at 20:48 am
I would like to know if there is a chance this can be done administratively or if the judicial process continues for great-grandchildren!