Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleSpain has implemented border controls on all travellers from Italy, following Italy's earlier imposition of similar measures. Italy initially introduced border checks due to a significant influx of migrants from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, stating it would not yield to 'ultimatums' from Spain. Madrid had demanded Rome lift its border checks, calling them 'unjustified' and threatening 'proportionate measures' if Italy failed to comply. Italy justified its decision by citing concerns over security, terrorism risks, and preventing irregular migrants from entering European territory via Spain. The dispute underscores a growing rift between Italy's conservative Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who advocates for tighter immigration controls, and Spain's Socialist leader Pedro Sanchez, who generally supports a more liberal approach. In fullSpain retaliates with border controls against Italy as migration row intensifiesMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Spain hits back at Italy as border control rift continues
Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleSpain has implemented border controls on all travellers from Italy, following Italy's earlier imposition of similar measures. Italy initially introduced border checks due to a significant influx of migrants from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, stating it would not yield to 'ultimatums' from Spain. Madrid had demanded Rome lift its border checks, calling them 'unjustified' and threatening 'proportionate measures' if Italy failed to comply. Italy justified its decision by citing concerns over security, terrorism risks, and preventing irregular migrants from entering European territory via Spain. The dispute underscores a growing rift between Italy's conservative Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who advocates for tighter immigration controls, and Spain's Socialist leader Pedro Sanchez, who generally supports a more liberal approach. In fullSpain retaliates with border controls against Italy as migration row intensifiesMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
