Spain imposes border checks on Italy amid Ceuta migration row
Summary
Spain said it will start checking the documents of travelers coming from Italy after Italy began doing the same for people coming from Spain. The two countries, both in the European Union, disagreed after many migrants crossed from Morocco into Spain’s territory of Ceuta, causing tension over immigration policies.Key Facts
- Spain will do border checks on travelers from Italy starting midnight Saturday until September 7.
- Italy started border checks on travelers from Spain after a large number of migrants entered Ceuta, Spain’s territory in North Africa.
- Italy suspended part of the Schengen visa-free travel deal with Spain for one month.
- Spain called Italy's actions unfair and harmful to European unity.
- Spain warned it would take equal actions against Italy if the border checks were not lifted by Sunday.
- Italy’s government said it will not change its decision before August 15 due to concerns about security and new migrant waves.
- Spain is watching for more possible migrant arrivals in Ceuta in mid-August.
- The dispute highlights ongoing divisions in Europe over immigration.
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