The Italian Council of Ministers approved a Decree Law which introduces urgent provisions concerning the legal entry of foreign workers and citizens, as well as the management of migration. In particular:
Foreign workers awaiting the conversion of their residence permits are allowed to work during this waiting period, in addition to those already eligible under the renewal and issuance processes.
The residence permit for foreign workers who are victims of labour exploitation or trafficking was extended from 6 to 12 months. Similarly, the duration of residence permits for social protection reasons (such as victims of domestic violence) was extended to 12 months, as already applied to violence victims.
The processing time for family reunification permits was increased from 90 to 150 days, aligning with EU standards of 9 months.
The decree also extends the agreement for the Italian Red Cross to manage the Lampedusa immigration hotspot until 31 December 2027.