Italy’s system of citizenship by descent — long known for allowing claims through multiple generations of ancestry — remains in place, but with significant new limits introduced by legislation in 2025 and now upheld by the country’s top court.
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Italy has one of Europe’s most complex political systems, combining a parliamentary democracy with strong regional government and a powerful constitutional court. We provide an overview of how the Italian government works.
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Italy is divided into 20 regions, which form the highest level of administrative government below the national state. These regions of Italy play a crucial role in managing local services, economic development, infrastructure and healthcare, while also reflecting the country’s deep historical and cultural diversity.
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Sicilian authorities have revoked a 116-year-old management concession for Mondello Beach after concerns emerged about links to organised crime, regional officials announced.
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Italy’s luxury real estate market continues to show stark price divides. A handful of prestigious districts stand out as the most expensive places to buy a home at the start of 2026, according to a new analysis by idealista.
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Italian women who retired in 2025 received state pensions that were on average about 26.5% lower than those granted to men, according to the national social security agency INPS. The disparity highlights persistent gender inequality in retirement income and reflects broader labour-market gaps.
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Paper ID cards will no longer be valid in Italy from 4 August 2026, regardless of the expiry date printed on the document. Italian authorities are urging holders of paper identity cards to apply in advance for the electronic identity card, known as the carta d’identità elettronica (CIE).
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Italian motorways have many tolls, which means you need to pay to drive on them. This guide looks at what you need to drive on the Italian motorways and what the different signs mean.
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The 2025 edition of the annual quality of life survey by Il Sole 24 Ore names Trento as the Italian province with the highest living standards. Second place goes to Bolzano, followed by Udine in third.
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Italy’s retirement age is expected to move towards 70 in the coming decades as the country adapts to fast-ageing demographics, according to the OECD’s Pensions at a Glance 2025 report released on Thursday.
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