Italy tightened its citizenship laws. The country’s diaspora feels betrayed.

Italy tightened its citizenship laws. The country’s diaspora feels betrayed.

The Italian government implemented sudden, sweeping changes to its “right of blood” citizenship laws after concerns that many were taking advantage of the system.

Inside Italy: The betrayal of the Italian diaspora and why thousands of graduates are leaving

In this week’s Inside Italy review, we look at why Italy’s new citizenship by descent rules are an inexcusable betrayal of the Italian diaspora and why thousands of graduates leave the country every year.

News of the Day and the Hour Latest News of the day The General Council of Italians Abroad is the only Italian institution that represents not only Italians, but also Italian-descendants. Worldwide, our Councillors, as well as those of the Committees of Italians Abroad (COM.It.E.), have been engaged since Friday, March 28, in discussions with our communities around the world, which have been greatly affected by the application of Decree-Law No.…

Italy Sees Massive Youth Emigration, With Significant Loss of Graduates

Italy Sees Massive Youth Emigration, With Significant Loss of GraduatesOver one million Italians emigrated from 2013 to 2022, primarily young graduates seeking better opportunities. The post Italy Sees Massive Youth Emigration, With Significant Loss of Graduates first appeared on The Dispatch.