Recent updates to Italian citizenship by descent in 2025 have introduced new guidelines and application fees, prompting many applicants to explore different approaches. With adjustments to generational eligibility and how naturalization is evaluated, there are now more specific pathways to consider when pursuing Italian dual citizenship—such as applying through the courts. In this episode of Ask The Italian Lawyer hosted by Italian attorney Marco Permunian and dual citizen expat podcaster Rafael Di Furia, we’ll learn the answer to the question: what’s really going on with Italian citizenship by descent and how are people approaching the latest updates?For help with the Italian citizenship process and more information about Italian Citizenship Assistance visit ICA's website:https://ItalianCitizenshipAssistance.comFor help with buying a home in Italy, and more information about Italian Real Estate Lawyers visit IREL's website:https://ItalianRealEstateLawyers.comTo contact Italian Attorney Marco Permunian and his team at Italian Citizenship Assistance & Italian Real Estate Lawyers:https://italiancitizenshipassistance.com/contact/https://italianrealestatelawyers.com/contact-us/To see more from  Rafael Di Furia about life in Italy and life as a dual-citizen expat check out his YouTube channel and website:Http://YouTube.com/RafaelDiFuriaHttp://RafaelDiFuria.com#italiancitizenshipbydescent #italiancitizenship #italiandualcitizenship