Italy's Meloni calls for Spain's exclusion from Schengen Area

Published Jul 31, 05:15 AM UTC

Italy, led by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, has called for Spain's exclusion from the Schengen Area following the arrival of hundreds of migrants in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta in North Africa over a few days. The demand, reported by WELT correspondent Marco Reinke, escalates tensions within the European Union over border control and migration policy. Meloni described the Schengen system as a 'sharp sword' that must be used to enforce compliance with EU rules. The incident highlights ongoing disputes among EU member states regarding responsibility for managing external borders and migrant flows, particularly in the Mediterranean region.

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