Major changes have happened across multiple countries. Here’s the current landscape:
Italy (May 2025)
- Law 74/2025 (Tajani Decree) caps claims at grandparent level
- Great-grandparent claims CLOSED for new applicants
- EUR 600 non-refundable fee introduced
- Constitutional Court upheld the law (March 2026)
- Campobasso challenge still pending
- Full Tajani Decree guide
Poland (November 2025)
- Citizenship fees DOUBLED (PLN 1,000 for descent confirmation)
- Tougher naturalization rules proposed (10-year residency, B2 language test)
- Presidential grant freeze since August 2025
- Descent confirmation NOT affected yet
- Poland changes guide
Romania (2025)
- B1 Romanian language now required (Law 14/2025)
- Schengen member since January 2025
- Processing: 30-36 months
Spain (October 2025)
- Democratic Memory Law CLOSED to new applications
- Pending applications still being processed
Germany (June 2024)
- Dual citizenship now permitted
Ireland
- FBR rules unchanged, processing ~9 months
- Passport ranked #1 globally
The lesson: if you think you qualify anywhere, start now. Laws change overnight.