‘Offer he can’t refuse’: Is Italy’s mafia law breaking crime or families?

Italy's Senate approved the 'Free to Choose' bill, offering children and young adults raised in mafia families a chance to escape criminal organizations. The law provides relocation outside their home region, education, psychological support, and, if necessary, new identities. Critics argue the state overreaches into family life and risks separating children from parents. Blood ties are especially strong in the 'Ndrangheta, where sons often inherit their fathers' authority.