The Italian government on Friday imposed border checks with Spain in response to an influx of tens of thousands of migrants in the Spanish North African enclave of Ceuta.The Italian government on Friday imposed border checks with Spain in response to an influx of tens of thousands of migrants in the Spanish North African enclave of Ceuta.
These air and sea border controls will remain in place for August, according to Italian Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who has promised to cut down on illegal immigration, called the decision an “extraordinary measure” that was taken to safeguard the country’s national security.
The move will impact flights and maritime transport and temporarily suspends Spain’s Schengen border-free rights, an agreement that allows citizens of European member states to move freely among 29 countries.
These air and sea border controls will remain in place for August, according to Italian Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who has promised to cut down on illegal immigration, called the decision an “extraordinary measure” that was taken to safeguard the country’s national security.



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