Lara Olivetti - Smart Dual Citizenship

The Italian Constitutional Court has issued an important new decision on the recent reform of citizenship by descent.

The Judgment No. 63/2026 of the Italian Constitutional Court is the first constitutional ruling addressing the changes introduced in 2025, which limited the recognition of Italian citizenship for descendants born abroad.

While it would be premature to draw definitive conclusions, the decision introduces important elements that will shape the next phase of legal interpretation and litigation.

Here is my new article with the first comments to the judgement.

Italian Citizenship Reform: First Comment on Constitutional Court Judgment 63/2026 - Smart Dual Citizenship for Italians Find out what the Constitutional Court said on its first judgment of the Italian citizenship reform with Italian attorney Lara Olivetti

If your Italian citizenship claim involves the so-called Minor Issue — whether a parent's naturalization cut off their minor child's right to Italian citizenship — you are not alone. Thousands of families are waiting for the same answer. On 14 April 2026, the Court of Cassation will hear a landmark case that could settle this debate for good.

Italian Citizenship Minor Issue: The Supreme Court April 2026 The Italian Supreme Court will hear the Minor Issue citizenship case in April 2026. Attorney Lara Olivetti explains what is at stake.

The Constitutional Court will publish soon its decision.

On 12 March 2026, the Court released a preliminary announcement following the hearing on Decree-Law 36/2025, the law introducing new restrictions on Italian citizenship by descent (jure sanguinis).

At this stage, the Court has only communicated a summary of its position.
The full judgment has not yet been published, and that document will clarify the legal reasoning and the exact scope of the decision.

This means that many of the details that could affect citizenship cases are still being defined.

This is not the end of the road — this is a crucial moment of transition in Italian citizenship law.

The Court is expected to give directions on how the new limits apply to descendants and how courts will interpret the transitional rules.

In the coming months, further developments are expected before the Constitutional Court — including new hearings and guidance - as well as before the other highest Court in Italy, the Supreme Court in United Sessions, which will help shape the future of Italian Citizenship by descent.

If you are pursuing Italian citizenship through ancestry, this is the moment to stay informed and understand how these changes may affect your situation.

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On March 11, 2025 we took part to the hearing at the Constitutional Court

The Court listened for one hour to the legal arguments explaining why the new two-generation limits should not apply to descendants born before 2025.

We participated with a qualified procedural intervention on behalf of our clients.

Every case deserves clarity, attention, and strong legal representation.

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Genitori italiani che vivono fuori dall’Italia: avete registrato vostro figlio al Consolato italiano?

Se non l’avete ancora fatto, questa è l’ULTIMA CHIAMATA per la cittadinanza italiana di vostro figlio.

Se vostro figlio è nato prima del 24 maggio 2025,
potreste avere ancora il tempo di garantire la trasmissione della cittadinanza,
ma la scadenza è il 31 maggio 2026.

Richiedete un appuntamento presso il Consolato italiano più vicino e registrate l’atto di nascita di vostro figlio.

Se avete dubbi o incontrate difficoltà, possiamo aiutarvi.

Possiamo inviare per voi una richiesta valida e ufficiale entro i termini previsti.
Ho creato il servizio Istanza Formale proprio per questo.

👉 Link in bio per richiedere una valutazione legale con FigliItaliani.

The beginning of a new year is often when families pause, reflect, and think about the future of their children.

In 2026, protecting your children’s rights means acting with clarity, responsibility, and the right legal tools — especially in a context where Italian citizenship rules have changed and uncertainty remains.

This is for Italian parents who haven’t registered their minor age children with the Italian authorities as yet.

Through figlitaliani.eu, I want to support you in making the necessary first step to obtain Italian citizenship for your child by sending a formal request to the Italian offices.

This crucial step is the Istanza Formale (Formal Request):

a structured legal action, carried out by me, together with my team, all licensed Italian lawyers
formally expresses your will to obtain Italian citizenship for your child and creates a legally relevant record with the competent Italian authorities.
It is not a shortcut.
It is not automatic citizenship.
It is a formal legal step designed to protect your child’s position under the law and to keep future legal options open.

It is the ONLY legal step you can take by Italian Law when you can’t get Citizenship for your child through the Consulate, for any reasons;

It is the FIRST legal step that Italian law gives you to officially demand Citizenship for your child and protect her/his future.

🔗 Learn more about the service, its scope, and conditions:
👉 https://figlitaliani.eu

Starting the year by safeguarding your children’s rights is a meaningful way to look ahead.

La Corte Costituzionale ha fissato per l’11 marzo 2026 l’udienza sul giudizio di legittimità della riforma della cittadinanza introdotta dal DL 36/2025 e dalla L. 74/2025.

È una data storica — e il nostro team parteciperà, contribuendo direttamente al dibattito costituzionale che riguarda migliaia di famiglie italiane nel mondo.

Presenteremo argomentazioni tecniche per tutelare i diritti delle persone escluse dalla cittadinanza italiana con questa riforma.

Continueremo ad aggiornare la nostra community passo dopo passo.

La cittadinanza non è un privilegio: è un diritto che merita protezione.

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La Corte Costituzionale ha fissato per l’11 marzo 2026 l’udienza sul giudizio di legittimità della riforma della cittadinanza introdotta dal DL 36/2025 e dalla L. 74/2025.

È una data storica — e il nostro team parteciperà, contribuendo direttamente al dibattito costituzionale che riguarda migliaia di famiglie italiane nel mondo.

Abbiamo presentato argomentazioni tecniche per tutelare i diritti delle persone escluse dalla cittadinanza italiana con questa riforma.

Continueremo ad aggiornare la nostra community passo dopo passo.

La cittadinanza non è un privilegio: è un diritto che merita protezione.

Unisciti alla nostra communità: https://smartdualcitizenship.com/join-my-newsletter/

One passport, countless opportunities. 🇪🇺

Among the many privileges of being an EU citizen, there’s also the chance to explore, learn, and connect beyond borders.

The European Union is now offering free travel passes to young people aged 18 — giving them the opportunity to discover Europe, its cultures, and its shared values.

👉 This is one of the many opportunities that come with holding a European passport — a reminder that citizenship is not only a legal status, but a key that opens doors to education, mobility, and a deeper sense of belonging.

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