Italy calls for Schengen zone closure after border break

Italy's Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani has demanded Spain's suspension from the Schengen zone, citing a significant border breach incident. Hundreds of migrants successfully entered Ceuta, a Spanish exclave located on the northern coast of Africa bordering Morocco.

This large-scale entry into Ceuta, a territory under Spanish sovereignty but geographically situated on the African continent, has prompted a strong reaction from Italy. Tajani's call suggests a perceived failure in border control management by Spain, which he believes warrants such a severe measure within the framework of the European Union's free movement area.

The Schengen zone allows for passport-free travel among member states. However, it also relies on member states to effectively manage their external borders. Italy's demand implies that Spain's handling of this situation has compromised the integrity of the Schengen area, leading to calls for its temporary exclusion from the zone's privileges.

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Italy's Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani has called for Spain to be suspended from the Schengen zone after hundreds of migrants entered its exclave of Ceuta from Morocco.