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Italian court clears way to end citizenship through ancestry what it means

Italy's Constitutional Court has signaled its intent to uphold a new law restricting citizenship by descent, effectively ending the long-standing jus sanguinis principle for distant ancestors. This change, set to take effect in March 2025, will limit eligibility to those with parents or grandparents born in Italy, impacting millions worldwide.

14 Mar 2026 10:18 pm