Spain Introduces Border Controls on Italy Amid Migration Crisis
In response to Italy’s introduction of border controls aimed at preventing irregular migration from Spain, Madrid has announced its own temporary border checks for travelers arriving from Italy. These checks will be in place until September 7th and include passport, nationality, and visa inspections on Italian passengers and visitors entering from other countries through Italy. The Spanish government views these measures as “unfair” and a violation of EU interests, particularly given the lack of a land border between the two countries. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has rejected Madrid’s request to lift controls, stating that they will remain in effect until August 15th or until security risks are eliminated.
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What changed
- Border controls include passport, nationality, and visa inspections for Italian passengers and visitors entering from other countries through Italy
- Border checks will last until September 7th or longer if security risks persist
Why it matters
Irregular migration pressure from Morocco to Spain's Ceuta
Spanish government views Italian border controls as unfair and discriminatory
What we know
- Spain introduces temporary border checks on travelers from Italy
- Italy introduced similar measures after a mass migration into the Spanish exclave of Ceuta
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Spain Introduces Border Controls on Italy Amid Migration Crisis
In response to Italy’s introduction of border controls aimed at preventing irregular migration from Spain, Madrid has announced its own temporary border checks for travelers arriving from Italy. These checks will be in place until September 7th and include passport, nationality, and visa inspections on Italian passengers and visitors entering from other countries through Italy. The Spanish government views these measures as “unfair” and a violation of EU interests, particularly given the lack of a land border between the two countries. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has rejected Madrid’s request to lift controls, stating that they will remain in effect until August 15th or until security risks are eliminated.
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Spain Introduces Border Controls on Italy Amid Migration Crisis
In response to Italy’s introduction of border controls aimed at preventing irregular migration from Spain, Madrid has announced its own temporary border checks for travelers arriving from Italy. These checks will be in place until September 7th and include passport, nationality, and visa inspections on Italian passengers and visitors entering from other countries through Italy. The Spanish government views these measures as “unfair” and a violation of EU interests, particularly given the lack of a land border between the two countries. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has rejected Madrid’s request to lift controls, stating that they will remain in effect until August 15th or until security risks are eliminated.
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TASS
tass.ruAccording to the kingdom's law enforcement agencies, their documents are being checked at the airports of Madrid and Barcelona.
Read source ↗El Debate
eldebate.comMarlaska informs the EU of the reestablishment of border controls on air and sea connections with Italy
Read source ↗G1
globo.comHundreds of migrants are photographed in line on a beach in Ceuta to receive humanitarian aid. GETTY IMAGES via BBC Spain adopted border controls for all air and sea traffic coming from Italy, in response to the aggravation of tensions between the two countries of the European Union (EU). The measures - which will come into force at mid-night this Saturday (08/08) in local time and will last for
Read source ↗El Español
elespanol.comMarlaska informs the EU that the Government has taken this measure because it is very concerned about "the activity of illegal immigration networks" in ItalyMore information: Italy qualifies its "suspension" of Schengen with Spain: random controls at airports and ports for non-European travelers
Read source ↗El Mundo
elmundo.es"Those who are determined not to have the right to remain must be returned without exception, quickly and effectively," Commissioner Brunner tells EL MUNDO. Read
Read source ↗France 24
france24.comIn an escalating diplomatic crisis, Spain has now imposed border controls on all air and sea travel from Italy. The move follows similar measures introduced by Rome in the wake of an influx of migrants from Morocco into the Spanish territory of Ceuta. Simon Moritz has the details.
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