Italy said on Friday that it had suspended its Schengen arrangements with Spain for one month, following the influx of migrants into Ceuta, the Spanish enclave in North Africa that borders Morocco. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni called it an extraordinary measure intended to safeguard national security and prevent possible repercussions for the country.
The interior ministry confirmed to AFP that Italy had closed its maritime and air entry points to Spain, while cautioning that the measure would not affect travel to Italy for Spanish and other European citizens. A spokesman also said that, after discussions with France, the two countries would reinforce the land border controls already in place.