# Cadoneghe citizenship oath controversy > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/cadoneghe-citizenship-oath-controversy > Updated: 2026-09-30T17:12:53.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. In Cadoneghe, Italy, Mayor Marco Schiesaro suspended the citizenship oath of a Moroccan woman who has resided in the country for fifteen years. While the woman possessed a B1 language certification, the Mayor claimed she was unable to independently understand or respond to simple questions in Italian during the ceremony. The decision drew sharp criticism from Ali Scek Nur, a physician and representative of the Islamic community in Padua, who described the incident as “scandalous” and criticized the Mayor’s leadership. Scek Nur suggested that the administration should have used a legal interpreter or the woman’s husband to assist the process. Following the incident, the Italian Ministry of the Interior supported the decision, noting that applicants must demonstrate satisfactory language knowledge. The situation has prompted political and legal debates regarding mayoral authority and the application of language proficiency requirements for residents with permanent permits. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-30: Cantonéghe Mayor suspends citizenship for Moroccan woman over language skills The Mayor of Cantonéghe, Italy, suspended a Moroccan woman's citizenship process after she failed to demonstrate sufficient Italian language proficiency during her swearing-in ceremony. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cantonghe-mayor-suspends-citizenship-for-moroccan-woman-over-language-skills ### 2026-09-28: Cadoneghe Mayor faces backlash over suspended citizenship oath Mayor Marco Schiesaro of Cadoneghe faces backlash after suspending a Moroccan woman's citizenship oath due to language concerns, prompting harsh criticism from Islamic community leader Ali Scek Nur. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cadoneghe-mayor-faces-backlash-over-suspended-citizenship-oath --- Cite as: Cadoneghe citizenship oath controversy. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/cadoneghe-citizenship-oath-controversy