Spain imposes border checks on Italian travellers in retaliation over Ceuta migrants row

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Spain has reinstated border controls on travelers from Italy due to escalating tensions over the Ceuta migrants dispute, reflecting a temporary measure allowed within the EU in cases of serious threats. This reciprocal action aims to address concerns over migrant flows between member states.

EU member states are allowed to temporarily reintroduce controls at so-called internal borders in case of a serious threat, though they should be a last resort and time-limited