Italy extends Schengen border controls with Spain for 15 days
Italy has extended the suspension of the Schengen Agreement provisions regarding the temporary reintroduction of border controls at airports and seaports for travelers arriving from Spain. The measure, initially introduced on August 1 following the migration crisis in Ceuta, has been extended for an additional 15 days. The decision was reported by informed sources. This extension means that travelers arriving from Spain to Italy will continue to undergo enhanced checks at air and sea borders.
What we know
Spain reciprocated by extending its border controls on arrivals from Italy for two weeks.
The extension was based on analysis by the Committee for Immigration and Border Security Analysis.
Italian Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi communicated the decision to Spanish Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska.
Italy extended its suspension of Schengen border controls for travelers from Spain by 15 days.
The measure reinstates border checks on air and sea travelers arriving from Spain.
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The decision was communicated by sources from the Spanish Interior Ministry.
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The original Italian measure was introduced on August 1 following the migration crisis in Ceuta.
Piantedosi expressed hope that this would be the last extension.
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The measure was originally introduced on August 1.
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The information comes from informed sources.
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The extension is for 15 days.
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