Member of Parliament Fabio Porta, representing Italians abroad, strongly criticized the new proposal from the government led by Giorgia Meloni. The measure provides for... Financial rewards for lawyers who encourage immigrants to accept voluntary return to their countries of origin..
According to the parliamentarian, the initiative reinforces the current executive's confrontational stance against foreigners and their descendants. Porta described the measure as "yet another disgrace that confirms how this government is fully committed to fighting against immigrants and also our children of Italians born abroad."
The deputy drew a parallel between the new rule and the difficulties faced by those seeking recognition of Italian citizenship. According to him, the government "penalized and blamed our lawyers who provided support, guidance, and advice on citizenship" and is now trying to change the focus of these professionals' work.
"Today marks another one." 'capolavoro' (masterpiece) "Encouraging and rewarding lawyers who support immigrants in returning to their own country," the parliamentarian told Italianismo. Porta argues that Italy should follow the example of nations like Spain, investing in legal immigration to increase the workforce and repopulate small towns.
The text, which has already passed the Senate, was described by the congressman as an attack on professional ethics. "This rule approved by the Senate is a disgrace, as well as being offensive to the dignity of lawyers, not just immigrant lawyers," Porta concluded.
The negative reaction adds to the protests from Italian bar associations and judges. The proposal is expected to go to a final vote in the lower house later this week..
