Italy Updates Foreign Adoption Rules
What Happened
Italy created comprehensive rules for international adoptions, aligning with growing global standards for protecting children's rights. This law established clear procedures for Italian families adopting children from other countries and ensured these adoptions would be fully recognized under Italian law.
Impact on Citizenship
This law modernized Italy's approach to international adoptions. Children under 18 who were adopted from other countries after this date automatically became Italian citizens, provided their adoption was legally recognized by Italy. However, foreign adoptions that took place before this date did not automatically confer Italian citizenship, and special documentation may be required for citizenship claims through these earlier adoptions.
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