Italy's New Citizenship Law Dashes Ancestors' Hopes | JQJO

Italy's new law restricts citizenship eligibility to those with Italian parents or grandparents, impacting millions with Italian ancestry. This change, effective Tuesday, prevents citizenship claims based on great-grandparents, leaving many who'd invested time and money in the process ineligible. While a referendum on residency-based citizenship is upcoming, its potential failure could further tighten requirements. Those affected are exploring legal challenges or alternative visa options, facing significant financial and logistical hurdles.