Spain began checking travelers arriving from Italy at its six largest airports on Saturday, reintroducing border controls following a dispute with Rome over irregular migration. The Spanish Interior Ministry reported checks on 199 people across 12 flights to Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, Bilbao, Alicante and Valencia.
Key Takeaways
Spain introduced temporary border checks on travelers arriving from Italy after Rome imposed similar measures following a mass migration event in Ceuta. The dispute centers around 72,000 people who crossed into Spain's North African enclave last week.
- Spain checked 199 travelers on 12 flights from Italy
- Border controls will remain until September 7
- Italy maintains checks until at least August 15
- Dispute stems from mass migration to Ceuta on July 30
- Both countries exchange accusations over the measures
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▼Source Claims Check
1 Difference FoundAll 3 publishers report consistent facts across 2 key claims. 1 point of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Migration To Ceuta | 1 Difference | Reuters and dailymail.com report July 30; The Guardian reports July 31 | ▼ |
| Border Controls | Broad Agreement | Spain checks travelers from Italy until September 7 | |
| Migrant Deaths | Broad Agreement | 80-141 migrants died in the crossings to Ceuta |
Migration To Ceuta
▼Reuters and dailymail.com report July 30; The Guardian reports July 31
Border Controls
Broad AgreementSpain checks travelers from Italy until September 7
Migrant Deaths
Broad Agreement80-141 migrants died in the crossings to Ceuta
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The measures come after Italy applied its own border controls, citing the mass migration of 72,000 people into Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta on July 30. Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani expressed hope that the suspension could be lifted soon when there is no longer any risk.
Spain announced that these checks would remain in force until September 7 while Italy said it would maintain its border controls at least until August 15, targeting non-EU nationals arriving from Spain by air or sea. The Italian government stated it would reconsider the decision once security risks and migration pressures are mitigated.
The Spanish government criticized Italy's move as 'unjustified, contrary to EU interests and discriminatory against the Spanish population,' promising proportionate measures unless Rome rolls back its constraints. Meanwhile, hundreds of migrants remain in Ceuta facing dire living conditions with limited access to basic necessities.
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