Long Term EU Residence Permit Revoked Court Confirms Public Danger but Orders Review of Alternative

Long-Term EU Residence Permit Revoked: Court Confirms Public Danger but Orders Review of Alternative Residence Status Welcome to a new episode of the podcast Immigration Law. I am Attorney Fabio Loscerbo. Today we examine an important judgment delivered by the Regional Administrative Court for Emilia-Romagna, First Section, published on 26 February 2026, concerning a case registered under general docket number 58 of 2026. The case deals with the revocation of an EU long-term residence permit by the Police Headquarters of Bologna, based on a finding of social dangerousness arising from serious final criminal convictions. The Court addresses a fundamental principle: revocation of a long-term residence permit cannot be automatic. Article 9 of the Italian Immigration Consolidated Act requires an actual, concrete and individualized assessment of the person’s current dangerousness. The administration must also consider the duration of lawful residence in Italy, as well as the applicant’s social, family and professional integration. In this case, the Court found that the Police Authority carried out such an assessment. The decision was not based solely on the existence of criminal convictions. The administration examined the seriousness of the offences, their impact on fundamental rights, and the overall personal conduct of the individual. For this reason, the revocation was considered lawful with regard to the evaluation of dangerousness. However, there is a crucial aspect. Article 9, paragraph 9, of the Immigration Act provides that when a long-term EU residence permit is revoked and expulsion is not ordered, the foreign national must be granted another type of residence permit under Italian law. In this case, the Police Authority failed to assess this obligation. For this reason, the Court partially upheld the appeal, annulling the decision only insofar as it omitted any evaluation of the possible issuance of a different residence permit. The administration must now reconsider the matter and assess the current overall situation of the applicant. The message is clear: public security is a legitimate priority, but administrative authorities must fully apply the law. Revoking a residence status does not justify leaving a legal vacuum. If expulsion is not imposed, a new legal assessment must follow. This judgment once again highlights the delicate balance between security, integration and the rule of law. Thank you for listening, and see you in the next episode of Immigration Law. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67Rn5fm9_7g