The Constitutional Court has scheduled a hearing for June 9th in the case originating in Mantua regarding the law that restricts Italian citizenship by descent.
The case was separated from the main action, which continues with the hearing. scheduled for March 11, regarding the Torino case..
According to information gathered by Italianismo, the hearing scheduled for March 11 will not be postponed. The deadline for notifying the parties of any potential new date has already passed.
The decision could make new trials unnecessary.
The hearing on March 11 will examine the question raised by the Turin court. The decision could establish a precedent regarding the constitutionality of the Tajani Decree.
If the Court decides the matter on that date, the issue can be considered settled.
In this scenario, the hearing on June 9th, Regarding the Mantua case, and the others actions originating from Campobasso They may become moot, as they address the same legal point.
Lawsuits challenge the same rule.
The cases discuss the validity of article 3-bis of Law 91/1992, included by Decree-Law 36/2025 and converted into Law 74/2025.
The rule restricts the recognition of Italian citizenship by descent to people born abroad who possess another citizenship, except for exceptions provided for by law.
Courts in different cities have forwarded similar questions to the Constitutional Court.
With the separation of the Mantua case, the Court may judge the proceedings separately or consider any previous decision as the definitive parameter.
Hearings already scheduled
Currently, three main areas of analysis are planned.
The first hearing is scheduled for March 11, regarding the Torino case.
The second hearing, now independent, will take place on June 16 and deals with the case of Mantua.
There are also two questions raised by the Campobasso Court, which are still pending final judgment.
The decision regarding March 11th could directly influence the progress of other actions.
