# Italian citizenship law reform > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/italian-citizenship-law-reform > Updated: 2026-10-28T16:52:46.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2. Italy has implemented significant legislative changes to its citizenship acquisition and revocation processes. Under Decree-Law No. 36/2025 and Law No. 74/2025, the process for obtaining citizenship through descent (iure sanguinis) now requires a complex analysis of an ancestor’s citizenship status and naturalization timelines. Data from Milan indicates that while total citizenship acquisitions rose by 4.2% in 2025, only about 1.7% of cases were granted through descent, with the majority of new citizens obtaining nationality through residency. The Italian Chamber of Deputies recently rejected constitutional challenges to these reforms. Proponents of the law argue it balances integration with public security by making revocation rules more effective. Conversely, opposition members have criticized the legislation, claiming it creates inequality between citizens and penalizes individuals born and raised in Italy by delaying their ability to apply for citizenship until age 18. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-28: Italy Chamber rejects constitutional challenges to citizenship reform The Italian Chamber rejected constitutional challenges to a citizenship reform bill that seeks to tighten rules for acquiring and revoking citizenship to enhance public security. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italy-chamber-rejects-constitutional-challenges-to-citizenship-reform ### 2026-10-14: Italy implements new citizenship rules amid shifting acquisition trends New Italian laws have tightened citizenship by descent rules, with Milan reporting that only 1.7% of its 2025 citizenship acquisitions were via iure sanguinis. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italy-implements-new-citizenship-rules-amid-shifting-acquisition-trends --- Cite as: Italian citizenship law reform. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/italian-citizenship-law-reform