Italy prolongs Schengen suspension with Spain by another week - Reuters

Italy has extended by another week its suspension of the European Union’s border‑free travel arrangements with Spain. The decision follows a recent increase in migrant arrivals in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta in late July.

The suspension concerns the Schengen Agreement, which normally allows passport‑free movement across participating European countries. Italy’s move re‑imposes border controls between the two nations for the additional week.

Spanish authorities have indicated that the surge in arrivals prompted the measure. A spokesperson for the Spanish government said that the interior ministers of Italy and Spain will meet during the coming week to discuss the possibility of lifting the temporary border controls.

Both governments are expected to use the talks to assess the situation on the ground and determine whether the suspension should be further extended or terminated. The outcome will influence the re‑establishment of normal Schengen travel between Italy and Spain.