Latitude News
14 April, 2026
Citizenship by Descent,
Slovakia Citizenship by Descent Is About To Become Significantly Easier. Here’s What You Need to Know.
By Audra De Falco, Latitude Director of Citizenship by Descent, who has worked in the industry since 2005, advising clients across European and Canadian programs. Slovakia’s government has formally approved a draft law that would eliminate the long-contentious residency permit required for citizenship applicants and modernize the application process across the board. Prepared by the Ministry […]
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17 March, 2026
Citizenship by Descent,
What the Latest Italian Citizenship Ruling Means for Descendants Abroad
Recent developments in Italy’s Constitutional Court have raised new questions about the future of Citizenship by Descent claims for individuals with Italian ancestry. The court has indicated it may support elements of a controversial 2025 reform that restricts how Italian citizenship can be transmitted to descendants born abroad. While a full written judgment is still expected, the initial decision has already generated […]
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04 March, 2026
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IN THE MEDIA: Latitude Features In IMI
We’re pleased to see Latitude featured in IMI with a new article by our Director of Citizenship by Descent, Audra DeFalco. In the piece, “Citizenship by Descent: The Most Misunderstood Pathway in Investment Migration”, Audra explains why ancestry-based citizenship cases require a fundamentally different advisory approach than investment migration. “It is important to realize that Citizenship by Descent is […]
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17 February, 2026
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Italian Citizenship by Descent: Constitutional Challenges Introduce a Critical Window for Applicants
Italy’s newer, more restrictive Citizenship by Descent framework is facing a number of serious constitutional challenges. In recent weeks, multiple Italian judges have formally referred the government’s new, more restrictive citizenship law (Law 74/2025, often referred to as the Tajani Decree) to the Italian Constitutional Court. These referrals question not only the substance of the law, but also the government’s authority to […]
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08 August, 2025
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Italy’s Constitutional Court Reopens the Door to Citizenship by Descent
On July 31, 2025, Italy’s Constitutional Court issued a major ruling (Sentenza no. 142/2025) that may restore citizenship rights to millions of Italian descendants around the world. Though it does not directly mention the controversial 2025 reforms that severely restricted Italian citizenship by descent, the decision lays key groundwork to challenge the new laws. What […]
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09 May, 2025
Citizenship by Descent,
Court of Campobasso Rules in Favor of Italian Citizenship by Descent Applicants
Important Victory Against Retroactive Application of Tajani Decree In a significant legal development, the Court of Campobasso has issued a ruling that brings renewed hope to individuals seeking Italian citizenship through ancestral connections. The court’s decision regarding Decree-Law No. 36/2025 (known as the “Tajani Decree”) establishes important precedent for protecting citizenship rights. The Court determined […]
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14 October, 2024
Citizenship by Descent,
The ‘Minor Issue’ in Italian Citizenship by Descent: Recent Changes and Implications
Introduction The landscape of Italian citizenship by descent has recently undergone a significant shift due to new interpretations of what’s known as the “minor issue.” This development has the potential to impact thousands of applications for Italian citizenship, creating both challenges and opportunities for those seeking to reconnect with their Italian heritage. In this comprehensive […]
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22 August, 2024
Citizenship by Descent,
DNA Family Secrets and Citizenship by Descent
What secrets will you find in your family tree?
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