Italy extends Schengen suspension with Spain for another 15 days
Italy and Spain kept air and sea border checks in place as officials cited persistent internal security risks and possible terrorist infiltration.
- On Tuesday, Italy and Spain extended the suspension of the European Union's border-free Schengen arrangement for another 15 days, Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi confirmed in a note to the European Commission.
- The diplomatic showdown began August 1st, when Italy introduced temporary measures after tens of thousands of migrants from Morocco rushed the Spanish territory of Ceuta in July.
- Assessments from a border security committee deemed the extension necessary, citing "significant risks to internal security" and "potential dangers linked to possible terrorist infiltration" as justifications.
- Drawing condemnation from the European Union, Rome's original suspension led to a reciprocal suspension by Madrid on travelers arriving from Italy, escalating the diplomatic dispute.
- Spain's Interior Ministry stated border checks on travelers from Italy will last until October 8th, though officials noted "a change in those circumstances may warrant a modification of the envisaged timeframe.
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ITALY is considering lifting the Schengen suspension at the border with Slovenia and introducing alternative measures, such as joint police patrols, to combat illegal migration after December 18.
Italy Mulls Replacing Suspension of Schengen Rules with Alternative Measures at Border with Slovenia
Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani says controls are not directed against any country, referring to extended checks on travelers from Spain
Italy announced on Tuesday it was extending border controls on travelers from Spain for another 15 days, prompting a similar response from Madrid, as tensions between the two European Union (EU) members continue.
Meloni’s government decision, which cited security concerns following the Ceuta crisis in late July, caused an angry reaction from Madrid
Italy and Spain extend mutual border controls until the beginning of October. There is no indication that migrants from Ceuta will continue their journey to Italy.
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