Italy suspends Schengen with Spain over Ceuta migrant crisis, closes air and sea borders

On Friday, Italy suspended the Schengen agreement with Spain in response to concerns over the migrant crisis in Ceuta. Euronews reports the temporary suspension closes air and sea borders between the two countries, backed by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. The move represents a departure from the free-travel principle that normally defines the Schengen zone.

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