Italian Ministry of Interior
The online English language websection is now available to find out more about the Ministry of Interior’s duties, functions and services. A coincise overview of the main activity areas of this State institution is contained in six editorial reports
'Ndrangheta: 300 people arrested by Italian police and Carabinieri in Calabria and Northern Italy in a huge blitzMillions of euros worth of property and other assets have been seized. Maroni: the most important operation in recent years
Citizenship applications: starting today you can check them onlineThe new service provided by the Department for Civil Liberties and Immigration is now available on this website in the 'Cittadinanza' section
Security
An institutional mission which guarantees the full exercise by citizens of their fundamental rights and liberties as provided for by the Constitution
Immigration and civil liberties
Policies aimed at promoting social cohesion, combating illegal immigration and easing regular immigrants’ reception and integration
Elections and referenda
Organisation of electoral consultations and referenda regulated by State legislation, advisory activity on election matters, technical and legal support to prefectures and municipalities
Public Rescue Service
The National Fire Brigade is in charge of rescue service to ensure public safety in the event of fires, natural disasters and great disastrous events
Asylum and refugees
Any alien who is persecuted in his/her country of origin can receive asylum and protection in our national territory through the recognition of 'refugee status'
State-local authority relations
Composition of elective bodies, setting up of the organisational apparatus, economic and financial administration of local government authorities
