Spain and Italy Clash Over Travel Borders | Europe News

Spain and Italy are locked in a tense border standoff that’s turned passport-free travel between the two nations into a nightmare for tourists — Spain has reinstated passport checks for flights and ships from Italy, citing migration pressure, while Italy’s move was aimed at stopping migrants from Ceuta from crossing to Italy. But here’s the twist: European officials confirmed none of the 72,000 people in Ceuta crossed the Strait of Gibraltar — yet Italy still holds firm. Spain warned of “proportional measures,” and when Italy refused to back down, Spain hit back hard. The feud reflects a deeper ideological rift: Italy’s Meloni wants tighter borders, while Spain’s Sánchez champions open immigration — turning a tourist hotspot into a bureaucratic battleground. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/201752c33c11a092