Many clients have asked about the upcoming March 11, 2026 hearing before the Italian Constitutional Court concerning Law 74/2025 and its potential impact on Italian citizenship by descent.

While we are waiting for the Court’s formal decision, recent legal developments provide encouraging signals about how Italian courts may interpret the so-called “Tajani Decree.” Several recent court decisions illustrate how Italian judges are continuing to interpret citizenship law in practice.

Claiming Italian citizenship through ancestry sounds straightforward-after all, if your great-grandmother was Italian, shouldn't you be able to become an Italian citizen too? The reality, however, is far more complex.

On May 1, 2025, the Court of Campobasso ruled there can be no retroactive application of the Tajani Decree, which aimed to limit Italian Dual Citizenship to just two generations born abroad. 

While the case involved was filed before the March decree, the ruling addressed the general principle of retroactivity as being in conflict with Article 11 of the Pre-Laws of the Italian Civil Code. 

In an era where remote work is more common than ever, Italy has introduced a digital nomad visa to attract highly skilled professionals who wish to live and work in the country while being employed by foreign companies. Whether you are a freelancer, entrepreneur or remote employee, this visa could be your gateway to experiencing la dolce vita while maintaining your career.