Italy has asked EU's top court to resolve a dispute over Italian citizenship by descent rules after regional courts handed down conflicting rulings not long ago. The case involves whether descendants of Italian emigrants can claim citizenship with very loose limits set by residence requirements.
This also piles pressure on stricter citizenship laws championed by far-right groups within the EU.
Separately on Sunday, Malaysian authorities deported a dual U.S.-Israeli passport holder with no explanation.
Across Canada, immigration files now face a new American-inspired review process for public charges takes effect September 18, drawing criticism over how officials assess financial sponsors.