Italians are participating in a critical referendum aimed at easing citizenship acquisition for children born to foreign parents in Italy. Activists emphasize the need for high voter turnout to validate the vote, as a low turnout could render the outcome invalid. Proponents, including the Italian singer Ghali, argue that reducing the residency requirement from ten years to five years would enhance integration for about 2.5 million foreign nationals. The change is seen as aligning with citizenship practices in other European countries and promoting inclusion in civil rights. Opposition criticism has been directed at Prime Minister Meloni's non-participation in voting, seen as undermining democratic efforts.
Campaigners for the change in citizenship law argue that it will significantly aid the integration of Italians born to non-EU parents into Italian culture.
Ghali emphasized the importance of the referendum, illustrating how he only obtained citizenship at age 18 despite being born and raised in Italy.
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