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Madrid warns of countermeasures as Italy extends Ceuta border controls
world18 days ago

Madrid warns of countermeasures as Italy extends Ceuta border controls

Spain warned it would impose proportionate counter-measures if Italy does not lift border controls introduced after thousands of migrants crossed into Ceuta from Morocco; Italy has partially suspended Schengen with Spain and will maintain checks at least until mid-August, arguing the measures prevent onward movement, while Madrid calls the move unjustified and says most migrants have already returned to Morocco, spotlighting ongoing EU migration tensions.

via BBC|
#border-controls#ceuta#migration
Italy Reinstates Internal Border Checks with Spain Amid Ceuta Crisis
world21 days ago

Italy Reinstates Internal Border Checks with Spain Amid Ceuta Crisis

Italy announced temporary internal border checks with Spain after a surge of migrants into Ceuta, clarifying it does not suspend Schengen. Analysts say the move is largely political theatre aimed at signaling toughness on migration and testing EU rules, rather than a practical change to travel or security, underscoring broader tensions over EU asylum policy and bloc cohesion.

via Al Jazeera|
#border-controls#ceuta#eu
Last wall falls as Spain–Gibraltar border opens, boosting cross-border prosperity
europe1 month ago

Last wall falls as Spain–Gibraltar border opens, boosting cross-border prosperity

Spain and Gibraltar officially remove border checks, ending decades of tension and creating a passport-free crossing aligned with the Schengen area. The move, signed in Brussels and celebrated in La Línea, will ease movement for about 15,500 cross-border workers and 40,000 residents, with Pedro Sánchez calling it the fall of the 'last wall' in continental Europe and a new era of shared prosperity.

via Euronews.com|
#border-controls#europe#gibraltar
Gibraltar moves toward Schengen-like status with EU-UK border pact
world1 month ago

Gibraltar moves toward Schengen-like status with EU-UK border pact

A new EU-UK treaty signed in Brussels places Gibraltar in a Schengen-like regime: residents can cross into Spain using residence cards, Spaniards can enter Gibraltar with government IDs, and border checks at airports/ports will be shared by British and Spanish officials. The arrangement ends the daily hard border for around 15,000 cross-border workers, preserves British sovereignty, and aims to boost trade and mobility. It does not grant full EU membership to Gibraltar or extend these privileges to Britain's other overseas territories.

via Al Jazeera|
#border-controls#brexit#gibraltar
EU vows fixes to biometric border checks to beat summer airport delays
world1 month ago

EU vows fixes to biometric border checks to beat summer airport delays

The European Commission plans urgent talks with member states to fix backlogs caused by the Entry/Exit System (EES), which uses fingerprints and photos for non-EU travelers. While the system works well in many places, some airports face long queues due to staffing and infrastructure gaps, prompting calls for fixes. The Commission will assist governments to accelerate processing and tighten implementation as travel peaks, noting that 43,728 people have been stopped for rule violations since October 2025.

via politico.eu|
#airport-delays#biometric-system#border-controls
Ebola suspicion in Cagliari triggers hospital isolation and tests
health2 months ago

Ebola suspicion in Cagliari triggers hospital isolation and tests

A patient in Cagliari's Santissima Trinità Hospital infectious diseases unit, who recently returned from the Democratic Republic of Congo, is in isolation while Ebola tests are carried out by Rome's Spallanzani Institute; authorities say the patient is symptomatic and the Ebola risk in Italy remains very low, with officials pushing for tighter border controls amid the DRC outbreak.

via Euronews.com|
#border-controls#cagliari#drc
Mass Anti-Immigration Protests Erupt Across Poland
world1 year ago

Mass Anti-Immigration Protests Erupt Across Poland

Anti-immigration protests organized by the far-right Confederation Liberty and Independence took place in over 80 Polish cities, demanding border closures with neighboring countries and stricter immigration policies, amid ongoing debates and recent border control measures. Counter-demonstrations advocating for refugee acceptance also occurred, reflecting the polarized views on migration in Poland.

via Euronews.com|
#border-controls#far-right#immigration
Poland to Reinstate Temporary Border Checks with Germany and Lithuania
politics1 year ago

Poland to Reinstate Temporary Border Checks with Germany and Lithuania

Poland will reintroduce temporary border checks with Germany and Lithuania starting July 7 due to rising tensions over illegal immigration within the Schengen zone, with Poland warning of potential reimposition of checks on the Polish-German border if migrants are sent from Germany. Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz defended border checks, emphasizing the need to prevent abuse of free movement, while clarifying that Germany does not push back asylum-seekers. Several Schengen countries are planning or have implemented internal border controls to curb illegal migration.

via politico.eu|
#border-controls#germany#illegal-immigration
Netherlands Follows Germany with Enhanced Border Controls
politics1 year ago

Netherlands Follows Germany with Enhanced Border Controls

The Netherlands plans to implement additional land border checks starting December 9 to address irregular migration, following Germany's similar move in September. This decision by the Dutch government, led by the hard-right party PVV, aligns with EU regulations allowing temporary border controls in response to serious threats. The measure, which has no extra funding for enforcement, aims to minimize traffic disruption and reflects rising anti-immigration sentiment in Europe.

via Euronews|
#border-controls#eu-law#germany
"Romania and Bulgaria Partially Join Schengen Area, Air and Sea Passport Checks Lifted"
international-relations2 years ago

"Romania and Bulgaria Partially Join Schengen Area, Air and Sea Passport Checks Lifted"

Romania and Bulgaria have partially joined the Schengen travel zone, allowing free access for travelers arriving by air or sea but maintaining land border checks due to opposition primarily from Austria over illegal migration concerns. The move has been hailed as a "huge success" and a "historic moment" by EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Both countries have been fulfilling the criteria for joining the Schengen area for years and are expected to fully accede by the end of the year, with Bulgaria aiming for full accession by the end of 2024. However, concerns have been raised about potential long queues at EU land borders and the impact on trade and the health and safety of drivers.

via The Associated Press|
#border-controls#bulgaria#european-union
"Bulgaria and Romania Partially Join EU's Schengen Zone, Easing Passport Checks for Air Travelers"
international-relations2 years ago

"Bulgaria and Romania Partially Join EU's Schengen Zone, Easing Passport Checks for Air Travelers"

Bulgaria and Romania have partially joined the Schengen area, allowing for visa-free travel by air and sea but not land routes due to Austria's concerns about asylum seekers. The move is seen as a significant symbolic milestone for the two countries, with plans to fully integrate into Schengen by the end of the year. However, truck drivers and businesses in both countries have expressed frustration over the slow progress and financial losses caused by long border waits, while officials emphasize the irreversible nature of the integration process.

via FRANCE 24 English|
#border-controls#bulgaria#european-union