Italy's recent decree on citizenship by descent has outraged millions, as it now limits eligibility to those with Italian parents or grandparents born in Italy, eliminating a long-standing precedent that allowed for more distant ancestry claims. This drastic policy change is viewed as a betrayal by the Italian diaspora, who invested time and money in the previous system. Many graduates leave Italy annually, citing a lack of opportunities, exacerbating the frustration over citizenship access and a sense of disconnection from their heritage.
"They destroy decades of precedent and tear away the hopes of millions of Italians worldwide. To qualify and then not on a whim overnight is absolutely devastating."
"Waiting years, spending thousands of dollars, and to then have the rug pulled out from underneath you...it's a terrible way to treat anyone."
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