The government announced the next three-year flows decree covering 2026–2028 with overall quota levels broadly similar to the 2023–2025 cycle. Implementing decree for 2026 is expected to retain the sector prioritisation and the controversial click-day allocation mechanism. Ongoing political discussion about replacing click-day with a merit- or date-based allocation.
Non-EU workers and Italian employers planning 2026-onwards hiring cycles.
Primary: Governo Italiano ↗
Corroborating: Ministero dell'Interno ↗
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