The Brothers of Italy party, led by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, has proposed new legislation that could result in fines of up to €100,000 ($108,705) for Italians who use English and other foreign words in official communications. The bill, which is yet to be debated in parliament, aims to prohibit the use of English and other foreign languages in official documentation, and requires all those holding public office to have written and oral mastery of the Italian language. Even foreign entities would be required to have Italian language editions of internal regulations and employment contracts.
The proposed law also establishes a committee under the Culture Ministry to ensure correct use of the Italian language in schools, media, commerce, and advertising. The move to protect the Italian language is in line with the government's efforts to safeguard the country's cuisine by introducing legislation to ban synthetic or cell-based food. The ministers of Culture and Agriculture have also entered Italian cuisine into candidacy for UNESCO World Heritage Site status.