Spain imposes border checks on Italy as migrant showdown grows
"A torpedo fired at the hull of European unity," said Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares, criticising Italy’s border restrictions.
Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares denounced Italy's new border restrictions, labeling them as "a torpedo fired at the hull of European unity." Madrid announced it would impose temporary checks on Italian travelers starting Saturday at midnight and lasting until September 7, in response to Rome's similar measures following a massive migrant surge into Ceuta.
These checks were prompted by ongoing irregular migration pressures in Italy. Spain warned of reciprocal measures if Italy did not lift its restrictions promptly, but received no response from Rome. This unexpected dispute between the European Union and NATO allies erupted after thousands crossed from Morocco to Ceuta on July 30-31, a rare and deadly incident.
The Spanish government labeled Italy's decision as "unfair, contrary to the EU's interests and discriminatory for the Spanish population."
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