Italy extended the suspension of free movement with Spain, maintaining border controls despite protests from the Spanish Government. The measure was initially decreed in August, after the migration crisis in Ceuta, and has now been renewed.
Madrid had expressed its opposition to this decision, considering it disproportionate and contrary to the principles of free movement in the European Union. However, Rome maintained its position.
The Spanish executive responded with equivalent restrictions, imposing similar controls on travelers coming from Italy. This mutual response marks a new episode of tension between the two Iberian countries.
The measure raises questions about the functioning of the Schengen area and the balance between border security and freedom of movement within the European Union.
