This modification has raised concerns among those interested in Italian citizenship, since it transforms the concept of access to justice into a privilege reserved for those who can afford these costs. Previously, a family could make a single payment and cover a family trial regardless of the number of members, but now each member must assume the economic burden individually. This implies that, despite the fact that obtaining Italian citizenship is not prohibited, barriers have been implemented that limit the ability of many to access their rights.
The impact of this new legislation is especially critical in the context of judgments due to lack of shifts and access to the judicial maternal route. These delays in the Italian judicial system were already a problem for many applicants, and now, with the increase in costs, there is a risk that only those with sufficient economic resources can advance in the nationality process. In addition, despite the economic change, he did not favor the deadlines of Italian justice to define the judgments, taking any way to give the final verdict.
As if that were not enough, the associated costs are not limited to the judgments. Applicants who choose to carry out the process administratively before the Italian consulate will also find a considerable increase in the consular rate. This represents an additional economic work for families who wish to access Italian citizens without judicial complications.
In summary, recent legislative changes, by significantly increasing the costs associated with the process of obtaining Italian citizenship, constitute a violation of the right of access to justice. The current situation suggests that, although the doors to acquire citizens formally remain open, the new established financial barriers could leave many descendants of Italians without the possibility of claiming what corresponds to them by inheritance. Citizenship, a fundamental right, should not be a luxury reserved only for those who can pay it.
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