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Hearing A more inclusive citizenship open to immigrants European Economic and Social Committee,

Reform of the Italian citizenship law Recognizing citizenship to second generation born and/or grown in Italy. Hearing A more inclusive citizenship open to immigrants European Economic and Social Committee, Bruxelles 4 September 2013 Ezequiel Iurcovich. Us. Italian population – Jan 2013.

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Hearing A more inclusive citizenship open to immigrants European Economic and Social Committee,

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  1. Reform of the Italian citizenship lawRecognizing citizenship to second generation born and/or grown in Italy. Hearing A more inclusive citizenship open to immigrants European Economic and Social Committee, Bruxelles 4 September 2013 Ezequiel Iurcovich

  2. Us Italian population – Jan 2013 60,6 million Foreign nationals living in Italy – Jan 2013 3,5 million 5,7% Us +10 Years Italian population – Jan 2013 62,7 million 7,6 million Foreignnationals living in Italy – Jan 2013 12,1% Ourheirs on 200° Anniversary of Italian Unification Italian population – Jan 2013 61,8 million 13,8 million Foreign nationals living in Italy – Jan 2013 22,3% Source: ISTAT, Regional population forecast for 2065

  3. Who / what are second generations? Young people From a legal point of view, children born in Italy to foreign parents are considered to be foreigners (...), although de facto Italians, since their path of growth and socialization, language acquisition and acculturation occurs within spaces education in the host country. Sons/daughters of immigrants AND/OR Born in Italy Grown in Italy Are them different from young sons of Italians? No, …..apparently They are completely italians, but not by law Italian Ministry of Interior: 1° Study on Immigrants in Italy, 2007

  4. Second generation of immigration or First generation of Italians second generation Foreign nationals living in Italy – Jan 2013 Us 60,6 million Italian population – Jan 2013 3,5 million 1,0 million 76% born in Italy Us +10 Years Italian population – Jan 2013 62,7 million 2,2 million Foreignnationals living in Italy – Jan 2013 7,6 million Our heirs on 200° Anniversary of Italian Unification Italian population – Jan 2013 61,8 million 13,8 million 4,1 million Foreign nationals living in Italy – Jan 2013 Source: ISTAT, Regional population forecast for 2065

  5. Law 5 February 1992, n. 91New laws on citizenship IUS SANGUINIS criterion heirs of Italians are Italians (art. 1, p. 1) Those who are born in Italy to foreign parents are foreigners Excluding criterion: Sole concession: Those who are born in Italy to foreign parents, if legally and continuously residing in Italy, after 18th birthday have only 1 year to apply for citizenship (art. 4, p. 2) excluded Those who are grown in Italy

  6. Citizenship in EU countries Citizenship law taking into account second generations Country Double Ius Soli for 3G Ius soli on request for 2G (12 years old, 10 years residence for parents) Ius soli on request for 2G 18-30 years Belgium France Double Ius Soli for 3G Ius soli for 2G (request by parents < 13 years, request by subject < 16 anni, at 18 years if arrived > 11 years) Germany Ius soli for 2G (one parent > 8 years residence) Ireland Ius soli for2G ((one parent > 4 years residence) Portugal Ius soli for 2G ((one parent > 10 years residence) Spain Ius sanguinis Double Ius Soli for 3G United Kinkdom Ius soli for 2G ((one parent > 5 years residence)

  7. Foreign nationals in Italy (1) Jan 2013: 3,5 million 6 nationalities (Morocco, Albania, PRC, Ucraina, Moldova, India) represent 50% Long-term residents (> 5 years of legally and continuously residence) are45% (1,6 million) Source: Foreign citizens living in Italy, per country of origin (ISTAT, 2011)

  8. Foreign nationals in Italy (2) Source: Foreign citizens living in Italy, per country of origin (ISTAT, 2011)

  9. (EMI / IMMI) gration IMMI EMI emigration FROM ITALY Immigration IN ITALY IMMI EMI years EMI IMMI Law 91/1992 on citizenship thousands

  10. Us, now National census2011 12.000 new Italian citizens in 2002 70.000 new Italian citizens in 2011 Census does not Take it into accoun Source: Dossier Caritas Migrantes, 2011

  11. Active citizenship of second generations Can the status quo bechanged? Rete G2 – Seconde generazioni National organization founded in 2005 by heirs of immigrants born and/or grown in Italy Aim Reform of the law regarding Italian citizenship towards a more inclusive model Cultural evolution of Italian society Method Direct participation Direct dialogue with institutions Studying and analisying not only witness www.secondegenerazioni.it

  12. Active citizenship of second generations The status quo can be changed! Campaign “L’Italia sono anch’io” 19 organization from civil society Campaigning for 2 law of popular initiative (minimum 50.000 signatures) 1. Reform of the citizenship law 2. Right to vote in local elections for foreign nationals Resultas 50.000 signatures required richieste Citizenship: 109.000 signatures Local elections vote: 106.000 signatures Delivered to the President of the Chamber of Deputies on 06/03/2012 www.litaliasonoanchio.it

  13. Active citizenship of second generations How to change the status quo! Forte e chiaro Quando e quanto?

  14. Thank you for your attention Ezequiel Iurcovich iurcovich@gmail.com +39-3386203229

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