Spain introduced temporary border checks for travelers arriving from…
Spain introduced temporary border checks for travelers arriving from Italy starting August 8, 2023, in response to Italy's similar measures following a large influx of migrants into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta from Morocco. The measures, set to last until September 7, involve selective document verification and were triggered by a migration crisis in Ceuta, where thousands of migrants crossed the border in late July.
Consensus
- Spain introduced temporary border controls for travelers arriving from Italy.
- The border checks began at midnight on August 8, 2023.
- The measures are set to last until September 7, 2023.
- The checks apply to both Italian citizens and citizens of other countries arriving from Italy.
- The checks involve verification of passports, citizenship, and visas.
- The measures are selective in nature.
- The decision was made in response to similar border controls previously introduced by Italy.
- Italy had imposed border controls due to a large influx of migrants into the Spanish exclave of Ceuta.
- The migration crisis in Ceuta occurred in late July 2023, with thousands of migrants crossing from Morocco.
- Spain warned Italy that it would take retaliatory measures if Italy did not lift its border controls by August 9.
- Italy stated it would not accept ultimatums and would maintain border controls at least until August 15.
- The situation has caused diplomatic tension between Spain and Italy.
Points of divergence
- The partial suspension of the open border principle will last until September 7 unless Italy lifts its restrictions earlier. — thebell
- Italy extended its border controls at least until August 15, and Madrid stated that checks would continue until Italy removes its controls. — tg_theinsider
- The Spanish Supreme Court ruled in early July that migrants intercepted while attempting to swim to Ceuta or Melilla cannot be returned under simplified procedures. — meduza
- Spanish authorities reported knowing of online calls for a new attempt to cross the border in Ceuta on August 15, though the number of participants is unclear. — tg_dwglavnoe
- Several European countries proposed reviewing Spain's membership in the Schengen area due to the crisis in Ceuta. — fontanka
- The Spanish government stated that almost all illegal migrants who entered from Morocco have returned. — vedomosti
- The Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that staying in Ceuta or Melilla does not grant the right to remain in Spain or freely move across Europe. — vedomosti
- According to Spanish data, 141 people died during attempts to enter Ceuta. — meduza
- The Spanish government called the Italian ambassador after Italy's decision. — tg_theinsider
- The Spanish government claimed that the migration pressure from Italy remains constant. — meduza
Coverage (8 sources)
- Spain introduces selective control for arrivals from Italy — The Bell
- Government of Spain announced introduction of border control from midnight Saturday, August 8, until September 7... — Радио Свобода
- Spain introduces border control for arrivals from Italy in response to Rome's measures — The Insider
- Spain introduced border control with Italy. Earlier Rome introduced similar measures due to the migration crisis in Seville — Meduza
- Spain introduces reciprocal border control with Italy — DW Главное
- Spain introduces border control for travelers from Italy — Фонтанка
- Tourists from Italy will be checked at the Spanish border until autumn — Вести
- Spain introduced temporary controls for travelers from Italy — Ведомости