Forza Italia (FI) has reignited the debate over the Ius Scholae citizenship reform in Italy, expressing readiness to vote on the measure and opening to dialogue with the Democratic Party (PD). FI leader Antonio Tajani has insisted on moving forward with the party's proposal, which includes a 10-year residency requirement, despite opposition from the Lega party, which has labeled the reform "unacceptable and wrong." The center-right coalition has experienced internal tensions, with Giorgia Meloni, leader of Fratelli d'Italia (FdI), rejecting the Ius Scholae as it is not part of their governing program and urging focus on other priorities. Tajani maintained that FdI had previously agreed with the reform's inclusion. The debate has also caused divisions within FI itself, highlighted by doubts expressed by Marina Berlusconi. Pier Silvio Berlusconi, CEO of MFE-Mediaset and brother of Marina, publicly stated that the Ius Scholae is not a priority for the country and praised Meloni's government as the best in Europe. While he did not rule out a future political career, he emphasized the need for new leadership within FI and criticized the timing and approach to the citizenship reform. Tajani later aligned with Pier Silvio Berlusconi's position, downplaying the urgency of the Ius Scholae, while Lega leader Matteo Salvini dismissed the reform as a matter for the left to address in the distant future. The controversy over the Ius Scholae continues to challenge the cohesion of the center-right coalition ahead of upcoming parliamentary discussions.
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