Carta Blu UE salary thresholds lowered and eligibility broadened

Legislative Decree 152/2023 implementing the EU Blue Card recast lowered the Italian minimum gross-salary threshold to roughly the Italian median gross salary (previously a higher ministerial-decree figure), broadened eligibility to include recognised professional experience in lieu of a degree in specified ICT occupations, and permitted shorter minimum employment contracts (from twelve to six months). Full effect from 1 January 2024.