The Spanish Government is considering extending border controls at the borders with Italy in response to the decision of the Italian Executive. This measure comes after Rome decided to extend border controls with Spain for another 15 days, in the context of the migratory crisis in Ceuta.
Sources from the Moncloa Palace stated that the intention of the Spanish government is to respond in kind, that is, to also maintain the controls at the borders with Italy during the same period of time.
The Italian decision to extend border controls with Spain is directly linked to the migratory crisis that occurred in Ceuta, a Spanish territory in North Africa, where thousands of migrants attempted to enter the country illegally.
This diplomatic conflict between both Mediterranean countries reflects the emerging tensions over the management of migratory flows in the European Union, with each government adopting unilateral measures at their borders.
