Spain imposes border checks on Italian travelers in tit-for-tat move over Ceuta migrants row
Summary
Spain started checking Italian travelers at its borders after Italy imposed controls on people coming from Spain. This dispute began because of a large number of migrants arriving in the Spanish territory of Ceuta from Morocco. Both countries have taken measures affecting travelers while arguing over migration policies.Key Facts
- Spain imposed border checks on Italians after Italy began checking Spanish travelers on August 1.
- Italy’s border controls followed criticism of Spain’s migration policies by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
- The conflict started after about 72,000 migrants arrived in Ceuta, a Spanish city in North Africa, from Morocco.
- More than 80 migrants died during the rush to enter Ceuta.
- Spain promised to keep border checks on Italians for at least one month.
- The European Union allows temporary border controls when there is a serious security threat but says controls should be limited in time.
- Spain recently granted amnesty to immigrants without permits who met certain living conditions.
- The Schengen visa-free travel area usually allows easy movement between most EU countries.
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