Yes the plan for the integration of immigrants. It is called "Identity and encounter" and must be signed by the immigrants who submit an application for a residence permit in Italy. This is the well known 'permission to stay in points "and combines, said Interior Minister Roberto Maroni to the end of the council of ministers," and strict right with a policy of integration that is unmatched in Europe . We have established a system of clear rules and clear, he said Maroni, "that allows those who come to Italy to work an excellent integration path from all points of view." We faced some choices, he said Welfare Minister Maurizio Sacconi, based on experiences in other countries, "could point to multiculturalism or assimilation arrogant indifference. We decided on a third way, Italian, identity open. "The Plan, which should finally be adopted by December, to come into force as early as next year, said Sacconi, not" is a vexatious, but rather It stimulates some basic elements of integration. " In essence, explained the Minister of Welfare, when the foreigner must apply for a residence permit must sign a sort of commitment for acquisition of basic knowledge of Italian language, sufficient knowledge of civic culture and civic life in Italy, with particular reference to health, education, social services, labor, and tax obligations. Must then perform the duty of education of the child and know the organization of public institutions. Of course, now Sacconi said, that the skills required will not be evaluated "by the Academy of bran or as an examination of public law. The initial total loans amounted to 16 credits, of which 15 may be deducted in case of non-attendance at the meeting of civic education. Agreement recipients are foreigners who come for the first time in Italy and will have a package of loans, known as points allowed, you may lose in the event of a conviction, failure to attend the courses in civics, Board of Administrative Offences and taxation, subjection to personal security measures. The points, however, may also increase if the migrant acquires high levels of knowledge in the language and civic education, if completed degrees, if you committed to volunteering, if you purchase a home.

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