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Ceuta migration crisis: Italy suspends Schengen rules for travelers from Spain
Italy has suspended Schengen rules for non-European nationals arriving from Spain. The measure, announced on July 31, 2026 by Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, takes effect on August 1, 2026 for one month. It follows the arrival of 60,000 migrants at Ceuta, a Spanish enclave in North Africa. Only maritime and air entry points are affected; Spanish and EU citizens are not targeted. France has meanwhile quintupled its police presence at the Franco-Spanish border, deploying 334 officers. Spain rejects criticism, noting that over 48,000 migrants have already returned to Morocco.