In part one of a three-part mini-series on the theme of citizenship and identity, we'll ask ourselves, "What makes someone Italian?"

We'll explore the topic of citizenship and identity in Italy, and see what the current laws tell us about what it means to be (or not to be) Italian.

Definitions of jus soli and jus sanguinis
Italy's citizenship rules and marriage eligibility
Referendum on easing Italy's citizenship rules
Italy's low birth rate and demographic challenges
Immigration's influence on Italy's citizenship debates
Opposition arguments against easing citizenship rules
Result of Italy’s citizenship referendum
Comparison with Germany and France's citizenship laws
Discussion on Italian citizenship by ancestry
Debate on the meaning of citizenship in Italy

Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/italian-identity

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