Italy Takes First Step Towards Shortening Residence Period Required for Obtaining Citizenship

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Key Takeaways
Organisations and MEPs in Italy are pushing for a reform of citizenship law, reducing the residency period requirement period to five years.
The current law requires those who want to obtain citizenship to at least be residents of the country for ten years.
The referendum needs to be signed by 500,000 people to be considered for discussion in the Parliament.