Italian citizenship by descent may still remain possible under the old rules for some people who were already trying to apply before the 2025 decree changed the legal framework. Consular booking attempts, waiting lists, and prior communications can all play a role in showing that recognition was being pursued before the rules changed, particularly in cases now being brought before the Italian courts. In this episode of the Italian Citizenship Podcast hosted by Italian attorney Marco Permunian and dual citizen expat podcaster Rafael Di Furia, we’ll learn more about how recognition under the previous citizenship rules may still be available in certain cases.For help with the Italian citizenship process and more information about Italian Citizenship Assistance visit ICA's website:https://ItalianCitizenshipAssistance.comTo contact Italian Attorney Marco Permunian and his team of dual-citizenship experts and attorneys you can use the contact form on the Italian Citizenship Assistance website:https://italiancitizenshipassistance.com/contact/To see more from @RafaelDiFuria about life in Italy and life as a dual-citizen expat check out his YouTube channel and website:Http://YouTube.com/RafaelDiFuriaHttp://RafaelDiFuria.com#italiancitizenship #tajanidecree #italiandualcitizenship

The Tajani Decree (Law 74 of 2025) is heading to Italy’s Constitutional Court, with a hearing scheduled for March 11, 2026 that could reshape how Italian citizenship by descent is handled for many jure sanguinis applicants. Constitutional compatibility, equal treatment, and timing are now at the center of how people evaluate cases already in progress and understand why outcomes can differ depending on where and how a claim is filed. In this episode of the Italian Citizenship Podcast hosted by Italian attorney Marco Permunian and dual citizen expat podcaster Rafael Di Furia, we’ll learn more about what to watch for after March 11, 2026 and what may come next for citizenship by descent under the Tajani Decree (Law 74 of 2025).For help with the Italian citizenship process and more information about Italian Citizenship Assistance visit ICA's website:https://ItalianCitizenshipAssistance.comTo contact Italian Attorney Marco Permunian and his team of dual-citizenship experts and attorneys you can use the contact form on the Italian Citizenship Assistance website:https://italiancitizenshipassistance.com/contact/To see more from @RafaelDiFuria about life in Italy and life as a dual-citizen expat check out his YouTube channel and website:Http://YouTube.com/RafaelDiFuriaHttp://RafaelDiFuria.com#italiancitizenship #tajanidecree #italiandualcitizenship Topics & Timestamps:0:00 – Intro & Opening Thoughts0:18 – Constitutional Court Review on March 11, 20262:15 – Potential Outcomes4:50 – Presenting a Case in Court7:00 – Could You Go Back to Court?8:13 – Closing Thoughts & Outro

For anyone pursuing Italian citizenship through the courts, knowing which venue has jurisdiction is a required part of the process, and it can affect how you plan a jure sanguinis claim, a 1948 case, or a court action connected to consular delays and other administrative barriers. Questions also come up when more than one ancestral line could support eligibility, when different lines point to different procedural routes, or when someone wants to understand how court petitions relate to the consular path in practice. In this episode of the Italian Citizenship Podcast hosted by Italian attorney Marco Permunian and dual citizen expat podcaster Rafael Di Furia, we’ll learn more about how court jurisdiction works for Italian citizenship cases and how to think through your options when multiple qualifying ancestors may be involved.For help with the Italian citizenship process and more information about Italian Citizenship Assistance visit ICA's website:https://ItalianCitizenshipAssistance.comTo contact Italian Attorney Marco Permunian and his team of dual-citizenship experts and attorneys you can use the contact form on the Italian Citizenship Assistance website:https://italiancitizenshipassistance.com/contact/To see more from @RafaelDiFuria about life in Italy and life as a dual-citizen expat check out his YouTube channel and website:Http://YouTube.com/RafaelDiFuriaHttp://RafaelDiFuria.com#italiancitizenship #1948case #citizenshipbydescent