Ius scholae our idea of society, not govt's says Tajani

WE are loyal but looking at a changing Italy - FI leader

By: ansa.it

Aug 25 2024
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Ius scholae our idea of societ

Changing Italy's citizenship law so migrants' kids can become citizens after completing compulsory education (ius scholae) "is our idea of society but not a government priority", centre right Forza Italia (FI) leader Antonio Tajani said Sunday easing tensions over the issue with allies Brothers of Italy (FdI) and above all the League which has set its face firmly against such a reform.
    At present the children of immigrants who are born in Italy can only apply for citizenship when they are 18.
    "The issue of Ius scholae is our vision of society and Italy, not a government priority. We say what we think on this issue'.
    So said Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister Tajani, interviewed by the L'Arena newspaper in Verona.
    "We are loyal, but," he added, "we must also look at a changing Italy and, as centre-right, we must not leave certain topics to the left." The centre left has said it is open to teaming up with FI to pass ius scholae although it would prefer ius soli (law of the soil), or automatic citizenship for being born on Italian soil.
    Ius schale means law of the school in Latin.