Italy Fast-Tracks ‘Single Work Permit’ Under Decree 83/2026
Nation-Wide 24-Hour Strike Paralyzes Italian Transport on 29 May
Nationwide 24-hour transport strike cripples travel across Italy on 29 May
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Italy publishes Legislative Decree 83/2026, overhauling Single Work-Residence Permit rules
Legislative Decree 83/2026, published with implementing guidance on 29 May, cuts processing times for Italy’s combined work-and-residence authorisation from 90 to 60 days, expands eligibility to posted workers and digital nomads, and introduces automatic escalation when deadlines are missed. Family reunification is streamlined and permit holders gain 90-day short-stay mobility across Schengen. Multinationals should move quickly to exploit the digital application portal that becomes mandatory on 1 July.
Six-hour tarmac delay at Bergamo Orio exposes staffing gaps during Italy’s strike chaos
Passengers at Bergamo-Orio airport were trapped on board a Wizz Air flight for six hours on 28 May after storm-related runway closures and pre-strike staffing shortages left no ground crew to dispatch the aircraft. The delay highlights how Italy’s 29 May national strike is disrupting travel well beyond the official 24-hour window and raises potential EU 261 compensation claims. Companies should build larger buffers into itineraries and retain documentation for reimbursement.