Italy temporarily suspends Schengen agreement with Spain
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July 31, 2026
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ROME, Italy (AFP) — Italy has suspended its Schengen agreement with Spain, following the influx of migrants into the latter’s Ceuta enclave in northern Morocco, Italy’s Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said Friday.
“The temporary suspension of Schengen with Spain is a necessary decision to protect the security of our citizens and defend Europe’s borders,” Tajani wrote on X.
Italy’s interior ministry confirmed to AFP that Italy had closed to Spain its maritime and air entry points but cautioned it would not impact travel for Spanish and European citizens to Italy.
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