The Italian Constitutional Court has formally unified two citizenship cases originating in Campobasso with the ongoing proceedings from Mantova, bringing these challenges under a single hearing scheduled for June 9, 2026, in Rome. An official notice released on April 8 confirms that the Campobasso filings, registered as cases 40/2026 and 41/2026, will be examined alongside the Mantova case, which had already been set for the same date.
The unified session will address multiple constitutional challenges to Article 3‑bis of Law 91/1992, introduced by the 2025 citizenship reform known as the “Decreto Tajani.” The provision established a deadline of March 27, 2025, for submitting jus sanguinis citizenship claims and has been criticized for potentially removing a right considered inherent from birth. The Campobasso court argues that the rule may violate constitutional and European principles. The Mantova case, now merged with Campobasso, raises broader objections, including questions about the urgency and formal legitimacy of the decree itself.
The June 9 hearing will be under the rapporteurship of Judge Giovanni Pitruzzella and will allow oral arguments from all parties involved, including representatives of the Ministry of the Interior and several legal teams specializing in citizenship law. A ruling will be issued only after internal deliberations, with no immediate decision expected on the day of the hearing.
The consolidation of the cases signals the Court’s intention to conduct a coordinated review of the citizenship reform, which has generated significant debate among legal experts and the Italian diaspora. The issue is gaining additional relevance as the Court of Cassation prepares to examine related questions on April 14, adding another layer of judicial scrutiny to the evolving legal landscape.
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