ITALIAN CITIZENSHIP UPDATE: Supreme Court Hearing Date for the Minor Issue and Tajani Decree

ITALIAN CITIZENSHIP UPDATE: Supreme Court Hearing Date for the Minor Issue and Tajani Decree

Author: Marco Permunian & Rafael Di Furia February 12, 2026 Duration: 3:07

A key turning point is coming for Italian citizenship by descent (jure sanguinis), as Italy’s Supreme Court (Corte di Cassazione) is set to address the long disputed “minor issue” that has produced conflicting outcomes across regional courts when an ancestor naturalized while their foreign-born child was still a minor, alongside questions about whether the Tajani Decree’s eligibility changes can be applied retroactively to people born before it entered into force, with additional momentum from new constitutional referrals like the recent filing from the Court of Campobasso that signals continued judicial doubts. In this episode of Ask The Italian Lawyer hosted by Italian attorney Marco Permunian and dual citizen expat podcaster Rafael Di Furia, we’ll learn the answer to the question: What is the latest Supreme Court news on the minor issue and the Tajani Decree for Italian citizenship by descent?For help with the Italian citizenship process and more information about Italian Citizenship Assistance visit ICA's website:https://ItalianCitizenshipAssistance.comFor help with buying a home in Italy, and more information about Italian Real Estate Lawyers visit IREL's website:https://ItalianRealEstateLawyers.comTo contact Italian Attorney Marco Permunian and his team at Italian Citizenship Assistance & Italian Real Estate Lawyers:https://italiancitizenshipassistance.com/contact/https://italianrealestatelawyers.com/contact-us/To see more from @RafaelDiFuria living abroad and life as a dual-citizen expat check out his YouTube channel and website:Http://YouTube.com/RafaelDiFuriaHttp://RafaelDiFuria.com#italiancitizenship #minorissue #tajanidecree


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Italian Citizenship by Descent in 2026: What’s on the Horizon? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:38
Several court decisions in Italy are expected in 2026 that may affect how Italian citizenship by descent is interpreted. This is especially relevant for applicants affected by the Tajani Decree of 2025, the minor age iss…
What Is the Italian Golden Visa and Who Can Qualify? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:48
The Italian Golden Visa allows non-EU nationals to obtain residency in Italy by making a qualifying investment. Eligibility is based on the type and minimum amount of investment, whether family members such as a spouse a…
Italian Work Visas Without Quotas for Descendants From 7 Countries [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:45
The Decreto Flussi 2025 introduced a specific exemption for certain foreign nationals of Italian descent, changing how Italian work visas are handled for applicants from countries such as the United States, Brazil, Argen…
Can a US Senator End Dual Citizenship with a New Bill? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:33
A bill introduced by Senator Bernie Moreno that aims to eliminate dual citizenship has prompted questions about what it could mean for Americans with Italian citizenship by descent and for those planning to apply, especi…
Can Investing in Italy Lead to Citizenship or just an Investor Visa? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:25
Many people researching Italian citizenship and residency wonder if Italy offers a citizenship by investment option like other EU countries. Understanding the difference between Italy’s investor visa and citizenship by i…
Do Italian Citizens Have to Pay Taxes if Living Outside of Italy? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:34
Many people applying for Italian citizenship by descent wonder if becoming an Italian citizen means they will need to start paying taxes in Italy, especially if they continue living abroad. The connection between citizen…