Former Italian-Brazilian congressman Luis Roberto Lorenzato is in Italy for extremely important meetings for the Italian-Brazilian community. This Wednesday (19), the former parliamentarian met with Senator Robert Menia (Fratelli d'Italia), author of a controversial proposal for law that could significantly change the rules for obtaining Italian citizenship by descent.
Furthermore, the former deputy also had a meeting with Lorenzo Fontana, President of the Italian Chamber of Deputies.
The bill presented by Menia has caused controversy and caused fear among those who wish to recognize the Italian citizenship through descent. The measure proposes the requirement to prove a B1 level of proficiency in the Italian language and establishes one year of residence in Italy for descendants up to the third degree.
These changes could make it difficult or even impossible for many descendants to obtain recognition of their citizenship, which could significantly impact their plans to connect with their Italian roots and their rights as citizens of the country.
During the meeting with Menia, Lorenzato described the meeting as “tough” and highlighted the importance of fighting for the interests of the Italian-Brazilian community. “Those interested in keeping the law as it is will have to fight hard. We need to emphasize that we are important and that the Italian citizenship has an inestimable value for cultural heritage Italian-Brazilian and commercial,” Lorenzato told Italianismo.
The former deputy also highlighted that the support of Menia's base strengthens the proposed law and increases the likelihood that it will be approved.
He emphasized the importance of mobilizing the Italian community abroad to demonstrate its relevance and weight in business and culture, showing that current law plays a fundamental role in preserving Italian identity outside the country.
In addition to the meeting with Menia, Lorenzato also had the opportunity to meet with Lorenzo Fontana, president of Câmara dos Deputados from Italy. During this meeting, the possible impacts of the proposed law were discussed, as well as the challenges faced by the Italian-Brazilian community in the search for Italian citizenship.
Fontana is from the same party as Lorenzato, Lega.
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