Topics covered in Issue 501, 1 April 2026

 

In-Depth Analyses

PRACTICAL ISSUES

EU Blue Card, Art. 27-quater Consolidated Immigration Act (TUI). Opportunities and advantages for companies in Italy. Streamlining and reduction of processing times for the entry of highly qualified workers
Paolo Morozzo della Rocca, 15 March 2026 – (code A10903)

DOCUMENTS – (open access)

The presence of migrants in Metropolitan Cities. Annual Report 2025
Ministry of Labour and Social Policies, press release, 10 March 2026 – (code A10904)

Number of migrants landed as of 15 March 2026
Ministry of the Interior, statistical dashboard of 15 March 2026 – (code A10919)

 

CASE LAW

ADMINISTRATIVE

On renewal of a residence permit for a foreign national with family ties: has the Council of State “corrected” Constitutional Court judgment no. 202/2013?
(with commentary) March 2025 – (code S10288)


Residence permit for study: rejection is lawful if the foreign national fails to prove possession of the entry visa
February 2026 – (code S10289)


Seasonal work permit: refusal to convert the permit is unlawful if based on reasons not previously communicated; delay in filing the application is not a ground for refusal
February 2026 – (code S10290)


Conversion of a permit issued for minors: refusal unlawful where based on incomplete investigation and on reasons not communicated in the prior notice
February 2026 – (code S10291))


EU Blue Card: revocation of the residence contract is unlawful where the employment relationship has in fact been established
February 2026 – (code S10292)


Revocation of EU long-term resident status and refusal of entry at the border: assessment of danger to public order prevails over family ties
February 2026 – (code S10293)


 

CONSTITUTIONAL

Citizenship iure sanguinis and Decree-Law no. 36/2025: the time limit for applications is not unreasonable and the new rules for persons born abroad are lawful March 2026 – (code S10284)


CIVIL

Special protection: reasoning is merely apparent where the judge ignores indicators of integration and presumes dangerousness solely from a prior criminal conviction March 2026 – (code S10285)


Application under Article 700 of the Code of Civil Procedure and asylum request: the judge cannot replace the administrative procedures for access to international protection February 2026 – (code S10282)


Special protection: late appeal and reinstatement of time limits excluded even where the forfeiture results from the negligence of the lawyer February 2026 – (code S10278)


Long-term resident absent from the EU for more than twelve months: revocation of the permit is lawful and the administration has no duty to identify ex officio another residence title December 2025 – (code S10279)


Residence permit for spouse of an Italian citizen: effective cohabitation remains an essential requirement even if the husband is detained December 2025 – (code S10280)


Residence card for family member of an Italian citizen: conviction for serious crimes may justify refusal on grounds of public security November 2025 – (code S10283)


CRIMINAL

 

Detention in CPR: jurisdiction of the Justice of the Peace of the place of detention is lawful; validation is void where reasoning is merely apparent, but the measure remains effective until a new ruling March 2026 – (code S10286)

Expulsion for reasons of State security, validation, asylum request and detention: the Court of Appeal, acting as review judge, may reassess dangerousness and order termination of the measure March 2026 – (code S10281)

Detention of a foreign national and risk of absconding: refusal of validation is unlawful where the judge fails to verify the absence of a valid travel document March 2026 – (code S10294)

Detention of a foreign national: validation unlawful where the Justice of the Peace omits the incidental review of the manifest illegality of the expulsion while a regularisation procedure is pending January 2026 – (code S10287)

COURT OF JUSTICE OF THE EUROPEAN UNION

 

Italy, social allowance and third-country nationals: equal treatment under Directive 2011/98 does not extend to non-contributory social assistance benefits March 2026 – (code S10295)


Detention for the purpose of return: all periods relating to the same return decision must be cumulated March 2026 – (code S10296)


Dublin III: a Member State’s refusal to take back an applicant does not automatically transfer responsibility March 2026 – (code S10297)


High number of asylum applications lodged simultaneously: the examination deadline may be extended several times but within the maximum limit of 21 months March 2026 – (code S10298)


 

LEGISLATION

LAWS, DECREES AND CIRCULARS

Definition of the list of particularly poor countries for the academic year 2026/2027 Minister of University and Research, Decree 24 February 2026, no. 176 – (code A10909)


Amendments to Ministerial Decree of 14 November 2025, no. 959, concerning the establishment of the register of certifying bodies for Italian as a second language (L2) and the definition of accreditation, verification and monitoring procedures Minister of University and Research, Decree 30 January 2026, no. 149 – (code A10911)


EU LAW – INTERNATIONAL ACTS

Guidelines for assessing visa applications submitted by Georgian holders of diplomatic, service and official passports and for border checks of Georgian citizens at the EU external borders following the entry into force of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/496 European Commission, communication of 10 March 2026 – (code A10917)


Temporary suspension of visa-free travel for Georgian citizens holding diplomatic, service and official passports European Commission, Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/496 of 6 March 2026 – (code A10906)


Decision on the conclusion of the agreement between the European Union and Bosnia and Herzegovina concerning operational activities carried out by the European Border and Coast Guard Agency in Bosnia and Herzegovina Council of the European Union, Decision (EU) 2026/554 of 5 March 2026 – (code A10916)


 

PARLIAMENTARY AND GOVERNMENT AGENDA

Senate – Communications by the President of the Council of Ministers ahead of the European Council of 19–20 March 2026 and on developments in the Middle East crisis, followed by discussion
Adoption of resolution proposal no. 1, 11 March 2026 – (code A10907)


Prevention and repression of trafficking in human beings and protection of victims (legislative decree – preliminary examination)
Council of Ministers, press release, 10 March 2026 – (code A10908)


Senate – Policies to combat illegal immigration
Question to the Minister of the Interior, 5 March 2026 – (code A10918)


Draft legislative decree implementing Directive (EU) 2024/1233 (Government Act no. 376) Chamber of Deputies and Senate, dossier and explanatory note, February 2026 – (code A10920)

 

OBSERVATORY ON EUROPEAN POLICIES

Edited by Federico Ferri, University of Bologna

EU Talent Pool European Parliament, legislative resolution of 10 March 2026 – (code A10915)


The Civil Liberties Committee adopted its position on the proposed amendments to EU policy on the return of illegally staying third-country nationals European Parliament, press release, 9 March 2026 – (code A10905)


EU Justice and Home Affairs Ministers met in Brussels to discuss voluntary returns, Schengen and security European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, press release, 6 March 2026 – (code A10914)


Commissioners Síkela (International Partnerships) and Brunner (Internal Affairs and Migration) visit Senegal to strengthen strategic cooperation European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, press release, 4 March 2026 – (code A10913)