On June 8, 2025, Italians began voting on referendums focused on citizenship laws, particularly regarding children of foreigners born in Italy. The proposals, initiated by an NGO-led grassroots campaign, include reducing the residence requirement for citizenship from ten to five years for non-EU parents. Supporters believe this alteration would aid in cultural integration for about 2.5 million individuals. Given the necessity of a 50% voter turnout for binding results, the stakes are high, especially with PM Giorgia Meloni urging to skip the vote, reflecting Italy's ongoing contentious debates on immigration and labor laws.
The referendum could significantly change citizenship laws, particularly easing the process for children born to foreigners, aiming to help them integrate into Italian culture.
Campaigners argue that reducing the citizenship application timeframe from ten to five years aligns Italy with other European countries and benefits approximately 2.5 million individuals.
Italy has a history of referendums, but many did not lead to enacted changes due to voter turnout issues, as results are not binding below 50% participation.
Prime Minister Meloni has urged her supporters to bypass the vote, introducing political tension amid discussions on immigration and labor reforms in the country.
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