The Italian government has announced stricter citizenship regulations, limiting eligibility to individuals with Italian parents or grandparents. This change comes in response to overwhelming application congestion caused by a surge of requests, particularly from South Americans with distant Italian ancestors. The foreign minister, Antonio Tajani, emphasized the seriousness of Italian citizenship, stating that it should not merely be a means for easy travel. The new rules are intended to counter years of misuse by applicants with minimal connections to Italy seeking its powerful passport for convenience.
"Fewer people of Italian descent will now be able to obtain citizenship after the government narrowed eligibility only to those with Italian parents or grandparents."
"The stricter regulations followed years of abuses by people who had few ties to the country and only coveted its passport."
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