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Italy extends suspension of Schengen with Spain for 15 days

Rome extends border controls due to security conditions in Ceuta, while Madrid also prolongs them for Italian travelers.

31 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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The Italian government has decided to extend the suspension of the Schengen Agreement with Spain for an additional 15 days. This measure prolongs border controls at ports and airports for travelers arriving from the Iberian country, which began on August 1, in response to the migration crisis in Ceuta.

According to sources from the Italian Ministry of the Interior, the conditions that led to this decision are still present. The Viminale emphasized that criticism regarding the situation in Ceuta is a determining factor for the extension.

Simultaneously, the Spanish Ministry of the Interior has also decided to extend controls for travelers arriving from Italy, indicating that both countries are coordinating their efforts to manage this migration situation.

Italy initially implemented these controls for national security reasons, due to the increase in migrant arrivals to the Spanish enclave of Ceuta from Morocco. Italian authorities have maintained that their decision is based on a continuous risk assessment.

The measure, which had been previously announced, was set to expire this Monday and was deemed necessary to reinforce border security. The Italian government hopes this will be the last extension needed, although no details have been provided regarding potential future conditions.

This extension responds to a context of cooperation on migration issues between Italy and Spain, where both countries have recognized Madrid's efforts with the European Union to address the migration crisis.

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