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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Read our editorial policy- Earlier version 38/7/2026, 8:40:28 PM
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.
- Earlier version 28/7/2026, 7:00:43 PM
- Earlier version 18/7/2026, 5:20:34 PM
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