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 proposed law presented by Menia has caused controversy and concern among those who wish to obtain Italian citizenship through descent. The measure proposes requiring proof of a B1 level of proficiency in the Italian language and establishes one year of residency 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 He described the meeting as "tough" and highlighted the importance of fighting for the interests of the Italian-Brazilian community. "Those interested in maintaining the law as it is will have to fight hard. We need to emphasize that we are important and that Italian citizenship has an invaluable worth for the Italian-Brazilian cultural and commercial heritage," 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 potential impacts of the proposed law were discussed, as well as the challenges faced by the Italian-Brazilian community in seeking Italian citizenship.
Fontana is from the same party as Lorenzato, Lega.
