Congressman Fabio Porta (Democratic Party) presented an amendment to the decree milleproroghe which seeks to guarantee the right to Italian citizenship for children of Italians residing outside the country until they reach the age of majority, that is, until they turn 18.
The proposal was also signed by other PD parliamentarians elected abroad: Francesco Carè, Christian Di Sanzo, and Toni Ricciardi. The text complements another suggestion by Porta, which provides for a three-year extension of the deadline for registration at consulates. However, the new amendment goes further, proposing that minors may apply for citizenship at any time until they reach the age of majority.
According to the authors, the measure aims to remove bureaucratic and economic obstacles that still hinder access to citizenship for the children of Italians living outside Italy. The proposal seeks to guarantee more consistent and fair treatment, aligned with the principle of equality among citizens.
In an interview with ItalianismOn Saturday (24), Fabio Porta explained:
“It would be fairer, more appropriate, so we are presenting a second amendment […] that would allow this registration for all minors until they turn 18, that is, until the end of their minority.”
He added that this change would prevent technical deadlines from hindering the exercise of a fundamental right:
“It would be a logical and fair thing, as stated by other PD deputies and senators elected abroad. […] It wouldn't even be an extension, it would be a possibility for minors to register until they cease to be minors, that is, until they turn 18.”
The proposal will still be analyzed by the Italian Parliament as part of discussions surrounding the Milleproroghe decree, which deals with urgent measures in various areas. If approved, the change could benefit thousands of families in the Italian community abroad.
What is Milleproroghe?
O milleproroghe It is a decree-law approved annually by the Italian government to extend the deadlines of laws already in force. The expression literally means "a thousand extensions" and refers to the practice of gathering, in a single text, the extension of administrative, fiscal, judicial, and regulatory deadlines that would otherwise expire.
The decree addresses diverse and urgent issues, with a direct impact on public administration and the lives of Italian citizens, both inside and outside the country. Therefore, it is often an opportunity to introduce amendments with specific measures, such as those related to the recognition of Italian citizenship.
In the case of milleproroghe from 2026, the The decree was published on December 29, 2025.Therefore, the deadline for final approval is until February 27, 2026Until that date, Parliament may discuss, modify, and vote on the proposals included in the decree.
