### [2026-07-31](/feed/2026/07/31/index.md)

##### Morocco–Spain relations
# Italy suspends Schengen border-free travel with Spain, introducing checks on air and sea passengers and strengthening controls with France along the France–Italy border. 




### Sources:

1. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/world/italy-suspends-eu-schengen-free-travel-pact-with-spain-over-ceuta-crisis-2026-07-31/)

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