The lawsuit seeking recognition of Italian citizenship, which gained prominence as a victory against the Tajani Decree, has had a new legal development. The Italian Ministry of the Interior (Ministry of the Interior), who is listed as the defendant in the case, has filed an appeal against the favorable decision of the first instance court in Venice.
The history of the procedural file (RG 21984/2025) This confirms the recent developments. On April 23, 2026, the documents were transferred to the Corte d'Appello (Court of Appeal). The Italian State formally challenged the... ruling published in March.
The case was initiated after the Tajani Decree came into effect and is represented by lawyers. Claudio LaganàTommaso Antonino Veneziano and Giulia Maria Minicuci. The action is being closely followed by the Italian-Brazilian community as it faces new legislative restrictions.
Case tracking systems confirm that the Italian government has appealed. Despite this development, citizenship lawyers consulted by Italianismo maintain an optimistic outlook.
For professionals, sending the case to the second instance is part of the structure of the Italian legal system. The measure does not invalidate the merits of the previous decision. The debate in the higher courts is seen as fundamental for the security of the applicants.
The consolidation of favorable rulings in appellate courts, and possibly in the Court of Cassation, lends more strength to cases facing the restrictions of the Tajani Decree. Expert lawyers consulted by [source name] Italianism They analyzed the situation privately.
They expressed a critical stance regarding the excessive media and social media coverage of the case before a final judgment was reached. "The mistake lies in prematurely celebrating a definitive victory or giving excessive publicity to a fact that is still ongoing, without even waiting for a final judgment," states one legal expert.
“I understand this appeal as a natural part of the judicial process. It is the higher courts that will consolidate the jurisprudence on the subject, and not just an isolated ruling in a court of first instance,” says another lawyer.
The situation now awaits the Court of Appeal's decision. The outcome should determine whether the understanding of "perfect right" will prevail over the new administrative requirements imposed by recent legislation.
It is worth remembering that both the Court of Cassation and the Constitutional Court are close to issuing decisions on the matter. Tajani DecreeThe measure was converted into law in May 2025. These rulings should offer definitive guidance on the validity of the new rules.
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