Italy Threatens to Suspend Schengen Agreement with Spain Over Ceuta Migrant Influx. The Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has said Italy could suspend the Schengen Agreement with Spain following the recent surge of migrants into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta.In a post on X, Meloni said her government is prepared to adopt extraordinary measures to safeguard Italy’s borders and protect its citizens if the migration situation worsens.She stated that the measures under consideration include suspending the application of the Schengen arrangements with Spain, while reaffirming Italy’s commitment to tackling illegal immigration.
The Prime Minister also pledged to intensify efforts against human trafficking networks and ensure the effective repatriation of migrants who do not qualify to remain in the country.Meloni’s remarks come amid heightened concerns across Europe over irregular migration following the reported mass influx of migrants into Ceuta from neighbouring Morocco, prompting several countries to review border security measures.
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