Italy recently tightened its laws on citizenship for people with Italian family roots, making it harder to qualify.
Previously, any ancestor after Italy became a country in 1861 was enough, but now direct lineage is required.
The updated law mandates that applicants must have a parent or grandparent who was an Italian citizen by birth.
The government's goal is to curb potential abuse, improve efficiency in processing applications, and create a stronger link between Italy and its citizens abroad.
