Italy rejects Spain's ultimatum on border checks
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Giorgia Meloni, Italian Government
Italy, Spain
August 7, 2026
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Italy refuses to end selective border checks on arrivals from Spain by the August 9 deadline. The suspension of Schengen arrangements remains in place due to security and terrorism risks. Italy maintains that the measures are necessary until the security situation stabilizes.
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