Circular 43347 on Italian citizenship, following the principles
established by recent rulings from various Italian courts and the
Court of Cassation, has reinterpreted the regulations governing
iure sanguinis citizenship in an extremely
restrictive manner. As of now, it risks causing more harm than
benefit and may appear "punitive" towards
descendants.
In this regard, it is important to clarify that the judiciary
does not have the power to formally amend the law but only to
suggest interpretative guidelines for its application.
Consequently, while a circular is an important administrative
tool, it can provide guidance on the application of laws
but can not modify or overturn their previous application,
as it carries minimal legal weight.
