Spain to introduce temporary border checks on visitors from Italy
Spain has announced the introduction of temporary border checks on visitors from Italy, starting at midnight on Saturday and lasting until 7 September. The move is in response to Italy imposing similar measures after a mass migration rush from Morocco to Spain's north African territory of Ceuta. The border checks are a result of a dispute between the two EU and Nato allies over irregular immigration, with Spain criticizing Italy's measures as unfair and discriminatory.
- ▪The border checks will start at midnight on Saturday and last until 7 September.
- ▪Italy imposed border checks on people arriving from Spain for one month after a mass rush of people from Morocco to Ceuta.
- ▪The Spanish government has criticized Italy's measures as unfair, contrary to the EU's interests, and discriminatory for the Spanish population.
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The checks, which come ‘amid the persistent irregular migration pressure’ facing Italy, will starts at midnight on Saturday. Photograph: Antonio Sempere/APView image in fullscreenThe checks, which come ‘amid the persistent irregular migration pressure’ facing Italy, will starts at midnight on Saturday. Photograph: Antonio Sempere/APSpainSpain to introduce temporary border checks on visitors from ItalyMove comes in response to Rome imposing similar measures after mass migration rush to CeutaAgence France-PresseFri 7 Aug 2026 17.44 EDTLast modified on Fri 7 Aug 2026 17.57 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleSpain has announced it will introduce temporary border checks on visitors from Italy in response to Rome imposing similar measures after a mass rush of people from Morocco into…
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