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Are claims that Italy hands out the most citizenships in Europe true?

Video. Fact check: Which country in Europe grants the most citizenships?

Updated: 09/06/2025 - 9:29 GMT+2

As Italians take to the ballot box to vote in the country's citizenship referendum, EuroVerify takes a look at claims that Rome grants the most citizenship applications in Europe every year.

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