Argentinian President Javier Milei Gains Italian Citizenship

Italy's government has granted citizenship to Argentina's President Javier Milei based on his Italian heritage, sparking controversy and criticism from opposition politicians and the public. Critics argue that this decision highlights the difficulties faced by children of migrants born in Italy in obtaining citizenship, given the country's blood-tie-based citizenship laws. Milei, who claims to feel '75% Italian' due to his grandparents' origins, is visiting Italy to meet Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and participate in her party's annual festival. Lawmaker Riccardo Magi condemned the citizenship grant as 'intolerable discrimination' against young migrants. Pro-migrant groups have called for a referendum to ease citizenship requirements, but Meloni's right-wing coalition has opposed such changes. The citizenship grant raises broader questions about fairness in Italy's citizenship policies.