What is happening
Duma said Meloni defines these young people as foreigners even though their only difference from their peers is that they do not yet hold an Italian passport. She called the proposal to impose a cap “propaganda” and “racism,” and said she has been waiting for citizenship since arriving from Albania 25 years ago.
Why is it on the Radar?
The statements highlight a dispute over citizenship rules and the status of children born and raised in Italy who do not yet have an Italian passport.