On August 31, 2026, Italy suspended its open-border Schengen arrangements with Spain for another 15 days, maintaining restrictions it had imposed following a mass influx of migrants into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. The extended controls continue border scrutiny between the two countries.
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Italy extends border curbs with Spain a month after migrant rush Reuters
ROME, Aug 31 - Italy said on Monday it would suspend its open-border arrangements with Spain for another 15 days, extending restrictions it imposed after a mass rush of migrants into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta a month ago.
Italy is suspending its open-border arrangements with Spain for another 15 days, extending restrictions it imposed after a mass rush of migrants into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta a month ago.