Spain has issued an ultimatum to Italy, demanding that Rome lift border controls imposed on travelers from Spain by Sunday, August 9. The Spanish government described the measure as "unjust, contrary to the interests of the European Union," according to a statement from the Spanish Foreign Ministry.
The border controls were reinstated by Italy in response to a migration crisis in Ceuta, a Spanish enclave in North Africa. However, Spain argues that the controls are disproportionate and violate the principles of free movement within the Schengen Area.
The Spanish government has given Italy until Sunday to comply, warning that it will take further action if the controls are not lifted. The European Commission has been informed of the situation and is monitoring developments.
This diplomatic dispute comes amid heightened tensions over migration policy in the EU, with several member states calling for stronger border protections. Spain has urged Italy to reconsider its decision and to work together on a common European solution.
