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Italy Plans To End ID Card Renewals for Over-70s Under Simplification Decree

The proposal will be submitted to Parliament soon with activation targeted in 2026, though operational rules have not yet been published.

Overview

  • Public Administration Minister Paolo Zangrillo announced that people over 70 would no longer need to renew their identity cards, easing visits to municipal offices.
  • Speaking at the ANCI assembly, Zangrillo said he aims to file the measure by the end of the year and activate it during 2026.
  • Today adult ID cards are valid for ten years and the electronic CIE requires a fresh application through a municipal appointment.
  • Key details remain pending, including how to handle documents expiring at age 70 and how to manage updates to photos, addresses, or civil status.
  • The plan sits within a wider simplification package that would expand pharmacy roles to include vaccinations, first-line tests, provision of medical devices, and the ability to choose a GP at the pharmacy.