Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni says Spain should be suspended from the Schengen zone after thousands of migrants enter Spain’s North African exclave of Ceuta, which borders Morocco. Meloni describes images from Ceuta showing large numbers of arrivals as “shocking” and says Italy is gathering with relevant authorities to determine possible “exceptional measures,” including suspending the Schengen agreement with Spain. The call echoes similar remarks earlier made by Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani. Separately, BBC News reports that Italy has temporarily suspended the Schengen arrangement with Spain in response to the situation in Ceuta, while Spain faces criticism from some EU countries over its handling of the crossings. Other coverage also notes that Spain moves to address the crisis, including building a sea barrier between Ceuta and Morocco after warnings from EU states about “uncontrolled mass crossings.” The reports collectively frame the dispute as part of broader EU tensions over border management and migration, centered on Ceuta and Schengen access.
Italy calls to suspend Spain from Schengen over migrant crossings in Ceuta
Key Points
- Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni says Spain should be suspended from the Schengen zone over migrant crossings into Ceuta.
- Meloni calls scenes from Ceuta showing large numbers of arrivals “shocking.”
- Italy says it is consulting relevant bodies and could take “exceptional measures,” including suspending the Schengen agreement with Spain.
- Italy’s stance follows earlier comments by Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani.
- Reports also describe Spanish efforts to deter crossings, including a sea barrier between Ceuta and Morocco.
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