Citizenship Council member compares fight for Italian citizenship to missing persons, causing unease at the Farnesina (Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs). At the Farnesina (Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs), a council member compares the fight for Italian citizenship to the tragedy of the disappeared. Redaction15 May 2026
Citizenship in Rome “Citizenship cannot be a lottery”: Taddone criticizes application cap and central body in Rome. CGIE advisor analyzes approval of citizenship centralization in Rome and criticizes 'lottery' of rights. RedactionJanuary 18, 2026
Citizenship in Rome "Constitutional violation": Pasquale Metafora condemns the centralization of Italian citizenship in Rome. "They already tried centralizing the transcriptions in Rome once, and that didn't work out very well," says Pasquale Matafora. RedactionJanuary 18, 2026
Attack on the press MAIE is lying about citizenship law and attacks the independence of Italianism (but deletes it). After being confronted with the facts, the MAIE leader attacked the integrity of Italian nationalism. RedactionJanuary 18, 2026
Citizenship Italians abroad are asked to turn the other cheek – by Carmelo Vaccaro Vaccaro discusses the silent exclusion of Italians abroad: reforms and the risk of losing fundamental rights. RedactionDecember 11, 2025
Daily Italy creates award to recognize Italian emigration: "silent heroes" Learn about the award created to honor advocates for Italian emigration. Tajani will be the honorary president of the initiative. RedactionDecember 1, 2025
Italy in Brazil Italian citizenship and consular status dominate CGIE meeting in Curitiba. Italian citizenship, consular services, and cultural dissemination will be the focus of the CGIE Meeting in Curitiba. RedactionNovember 27th, 2025
Citizenship For the CGIE, it's time to value Italians abroad: "They are a wealth for Italy" CGIE pressures the Italian government for citizenship reform and investments in the diaspora. RedactionOctober 10th, 2025
Citizenship Italians abroad now number more than 7,3 million, government says The Italian government reveals that 7,3 million citizens live abroad, according to data updated in August 2025. RedactionOctober 6th, 2025
Daily Merlo attacks the Meloni and Tajani government, but MAIE won't let go of the bone Merlo attacks Meloni's government, but MAIE remains an ally of the base in the Italian Parliament. RedactionOctober 1th, 2025
Citizenship CGIE rejects new citizenship project for descendants and spouses A bill proposes new requirements and limitations on Italian citizenship. Parliamentary debate begins in September. RedactionAugust 17th, 2025
Citizenship Portuguese ruling brings hope to Italian descendants in Italy Decision reinforces perception that European constitutional courts prioritize the protection of historical and constitutional rights. RedactionAugust 10th, 2025
Citizenship Constitutional Court overrules Italian government on citizenship, says Porta Representative Porta criticizes decree and celebrates Court's decision on Italian citizenship. RedactionAugust 4th, 2025
Daily Daniel Taddone denounces “capital punishment” against Trentino and Julian residents Italian government restricts citizenship for Trentino and Julian citizens; and Daniel Taddone responds with an open letter Redaction30 July 2025
Citizenship Italian citizenship law is “punitive and unconstitutional,” say Swiss Committees Swiss committees condemn new law on Italian citizenship by descent. Redaction16 July 2025
Citizenship CGIE presents 6 proposals to correct distortions in the new citizenship law CGIE approves 6 proposals to modify the new Italian citizenship law and defend the rights of descendants. RedactionJune 20th, 2025
Citizenship Mattarella proposes rethinking Italian citizenship law during CGIE Assembly Mattarella proposes reassessing reform of Italian citizenship and highlights the role of Italians abroad. RedactionJune 17th, 2025
Citizenship Tajani hints that Italian citizenship law could be 'improved' Tajani admits that the new citizenship law can be improved. CGIE demands review and greater participation of communities in the legislative process. RedactionJune 16th, 2025
Citizenship CGIE advisors in Germany call for review of new law on Italian citizenship Members of the CGIE in Germany are demanding that the Italian government defend the right to citizenship by descent. RedactionJune 11th, 2025
Citizenship Taddone is accused of defamation and fake news; lawyers sue CGIE Daniel Taddone is accused of fake news, insult and defamation after publications against the citizenship decree. CGIE will be notified Redaction29 May 2025
Citizenship Deputy says Tajani Decree is a 'criminal act' against Italians abroad Criticism of the Tajani Decree marked the delivery of 112 signatures against the measure that restricts the right to Italian citizenship. Redaction13 May 2025
Daily COMITES-RS inaugurates honorary headquarters with the presence of ambassador Comites inaugurates headquarters in Porto Alegre with the presence of the Italian ambassador and the launch of the book “Andiamo via”, by Carlos Iotti. Redaction10 May 2025
Citizenship Italian-Brazilians take to the streets again to protest Meloni's decree on citizenship Protests against the decree restricting Italian citizenship will take place this Saturday in São Paulo, Rome, Reggio Calabria and Porto Alegre. Redaction2 May 2025
Citizenship CGIE advocates conscious and stigma-free Italian citizenship CGIE proposes conscious citizenship, safe voting abroad and discusses the future of Italians in the world. RedactionNovember 29th, 2024
Citizenship Entities and experts are already organizing against the €600 fee for Italian citizenship Entities and experts contest the new fee of 600 Euros and defend equal access to Italian citizenship. RedactionOctober 29th, 2024
Citizenship CGIE advisor proposes changes to 'ius sanguinis' to avoid 'deviation from Italianness' Friendly fire – Councilor suggests that recognition of citizenship includes linguistic and civic knowledge, to avoid “deviations from Italianness”. RedactionOctober 1th, 2024
Italy in Brazil Number of Italians in Brazil should reach 1,2 million by 2030, projects CGIE Projections indicate that Brazil will have 1 million and 200 thousand Italian residents by 2030, according to the General Council of Italians Abroad. Redaction17 May 2024
Daily CGIE Assembly takes place from June 19th to 23rd, in Rome The first plenary assembly of the General Council of Italians Abroad (CGIE) is scheduled to take place in Rome. RedactionJune 9th, 2023
Italy in Brazil Committee of Italians in RS has new presidency Cristina Mioranza takes over the body linked to the Consulate General of Italy in Porto Alegre until 2026. RedactionMarch 6th, 2023
Italy in Brazil Meet the four councilors elected to the CGIE New Brazilian representatives on the General Council of Italians Abroad (CGIE) were elected this Saturday (09) RedactionApril 9th 2022
Italy in Brazil 9 candidates contest election for the Council of Italians, this Saturday The CGIE is a representative body of Italian communities abroad and is guaranteed in the Italian Constitution RedactionApril 7th 2022
Italy in Brazil CGIE Assembly will be on April 9, says Italian embassy The CGIE is a representative body of Italian communities abroad RedactionMarch 5th, 2022