- Proposed Reform: Italy is considering reducing the required residency period for foreigners to obtain citizenship from 10 to 5 years.
- Current Law: The existing law mandates at least 10 years of legal residency to apply for citizenship.
- Signatures for Referendum: The proposal needs 500,000 signatures to be discussed in Parliament, with 95,598 collected so far.
- Educational Path: Another option proposes granting citizenship to anyone completing 10 years of education in Italy.
- Supporters: Various organizations and political parties support the reform.
- Previous Standard: Italy had a 5-year residency requirement before 1992.
- Language & Financial Requirements: Other conditions for citizenship, like language proficiency and financial stability, remain unchanged.
- Impact on Students: Over 865,000 non-Italian students attend schools in Italy, potentially benefiting from this reform.
- Low Parliamentary Priority: Despite support, the reform has low chances of being discussed in Parliament.
- Potential Impact: This reform could significantly affect thousands of foreign residents in Italy.
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