Government restrictions are ineffective: new Italian law has failed to curb applications. In Veneto alone, there were 10 applications between March and September 2025.
The proposal alters citizenship rules and includes a requirement for Italian language proficiency level B1 for great-grandchildren and future generations.
According to information obtained by Italianismo, the proposal provides for jus sanguinis up to the second generation and requires B1 certification for all other generations.
The government claims that the action was filed before the decree came into effect and is attempting to dismiss the action challenging the new citizenship rule.
Italy's Constitutional Court will analyze this Tuesday, the 24th, whether citizenship by descent without generation limits is compatible with the Constitution.
Portugal wants to increase requirements for immigrants to obtain citizenship. The proposal does not affect the children and grandchildren of Portuguese citizens.