Italian Citizenship Referendum: Hundreds of Thousands Could Become Citizens

Italy's Citizenship Referendum: Half a Million Immigrants Could Gain Citizenship Rome, June 4, 2025 – Italy is on the cusp of a significant political event: a referendum on citizenship scheduled for June 9th, 2025. The outcome could grant citizenship to a substantial number of non-EU immigrants currently residing in the country. According to a new study by the Idos research center, if the referendum passes, almost half a million non-EU immigrants could immediately obtain Italian citizenship. This figure is based on the latest data from Istat, the Italian national statistical institute, showing that 5.4 million non-EU immigrants are residing legally in Italy. The Idos study estimates that this represents more than one in four foreign residents. "This referendum has the potential to reshape the demographics of Italy," states Alessandra Ziniti, author of the report published in la Repubblica. The video highlights the significance of the vote and its far-reaching consequences. The potential for such a large-scale change in citizenship status is a matter of considerable public debate and warrants further investigation.