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Jul 31
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#560 | What Makes An Italian?

Leonardo English
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In part one of a three-part mini-series on the theme of citizenship and identity, we'll ask ourselves, "What makes someone Italian?"

 

We'll explore the topic of citizenship and identity in Italy, and see what the current laws tell us about what it means to be (or not to be) Italian.

 
  • Definitions of jus soli and jus sanguinis
  • Italy's citizenship rules and marriage eligibility
  • Referendum on easing Italy's citizenship rules
  • Italy's low birth rate and demographic challenges
  • Immigration's influence on Italy's citizenship debates
  • Opposition arguments against easing citizenship rules
  • Result of Italy’s citizenship referendum
  • Comparison with Germany and France's citizenship laws
  • Discussion on Italian citizenship by ancestry
  • Debate on the meaning of citizenship in Italy

Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/italian-identity

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