Italy Begins Passport Control on Flights from Spain

Following the influx of migrants from Morocco to Spain's North African territory of Ceuta, Italy has decided to suspend the Schengen agreement for Spain and has begun passport control on all flights from Spain.Passengers arriving from Madrid to Brindisi were subjected to an unusual application of passport control by the Italian police. Approximately 72,000 irregular migrants arrived in Ceuta in a short period, sparking a new wave of debates on border security in Europe.Italy has introduced temporary passport controls on air and sea travel from Spain, citing national security reasons. The Italian government claims that this measure is not targeting Spain, but rather aims to protect the integrity of the Schengen system. The extraordinary meeting of EU Interior Ministers also discussed the Ceuta crisis.During the meeting, Italy proposed the establishment of migrant centers outside the EU and the increase of economic and diplomatic pressure on third countries that do not cooperate on readmission. Italy's primary goal is to maintain the integrity of the Schengen system and ensure national security.