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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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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Calabria had the third-highest share of people at risk of poverty in the European Union in 2024, according to new Eurostat data released on Monday. The region recorded a rate of 37.2%, behind only French Guyane (53.3%) and the Spanish city of Melilla (41.4%).
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Northern Italy continues to outperform the rest of the country in the 2025 Quality of Life rankings published by Il Sole 24 Ore. Bolzano, Gorizia, and Lecco top the lists for seniors, young adults, and children, respectively.
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New official guidance on how to assess drug use in relation to driving, clarifying how recent changes to the Highway Code should be interpreted, has been issued. So-called drug-driving legislation aims to protect those on prescribed medication while punishing those using recreational drugs before driving.
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Mothers in Italy are ever more alone and penalised, Save The Children said Tuesday. The report added they are the most at risk of poverty.
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Bergamo has secured first place in the latest Sole 24 Ore Quality of Life Survey, marking a remarkable comeback since its struggles during the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic. This annual study assesses well-being across Italy’s 107 provinces using 90 indicators split into six categories: wealth and consumer spending, business and work, environment and […]
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Marriage rates in Italy dropped by 6.7% in the first eight months of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, according to a report released Friday by Istat, the national statistics agency. In contrast, same-sex unions increased by 7.3%, with 56.1% of these unions involving male couples.
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