Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Spain, Italy Extend Mutual Border Checks Amid Security Concerns

8/8/2026

44 8 Full Breakdown

Summary

Story summary

Spain will check passports, nationality and visas on all flights and ships from Italy from Saturday until 7 September.
Italy will keep its border checks on arrivals from Spain until at least 15 August and will reconsider the Schengen suspension only after ruling out security, terrorism or migration risks.
Spain warned it will lift its checks only if Italy ends its controls by Sunday.

1 of 1

Story summary

Spain will check passports, nationality and visas on all flights and ships from Italy from Saturday until 7 September.
Italy will keep its border checks on arrivals from Spain until at least 15 August and will reconsider the Schengen suspension only after ruling out security, terrorism or migration risks.
Spain warned it will lift its checks only if Italy ends its controls by Sunday.