Following recent events in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, Italy has chosen to temporarily suspend Schengen rules with Spain - here's what it means for travellers and how long reimposed border controls will last.
Alice Finno - news@thelocal.it
Updated: Tue 4 Aug 2026 12:27 CET
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The suspension is, for now, due to temporary. Photo by Piero Cruciatti / AFP
Following recent events in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, Italy has chosen to temporarily suspend Schengen rules with Spain - here's what it means for travellers and how long reimposed border controls will last.
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