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#560 | What Makes An Italian?

English Learning for Curious Minds | A More Interesting Way To Learn English

Show Notes

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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