Meloni Threatens Schengen Suspension over Ceuta

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has threatened to suspend the Schengen Agreement with Spain after thousands of Moroccan migrants entered the Spanish enclave of Ceuta.

“The images coming out of Ceuta are shocking and show once again that uncontrolled illegal immigration poses a real threat to the security of Europe’s borders”, Meloni wrote on X.

“I have spoken with Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi. Italy will not stand idly by. We are convening the relevant authorities and, based on the outcome of these meetings, we are prepared to intervene, including through extraordinary measures to defend our borders and the safety of our citizens, such as suspending the Schengen Agreement with Spain.”

She added: “On illegal immigration, we will not retreat by a single millimeter: defending our borders, stopping human traffickers and ensuring effective repatriations will remain the policy of this government.”

(gko)