Migration · Ceuta, Spain · October 22, 2026

Italy and Spain lift border controls after months of tension over Ceuta

Reported by 2 outlets · first reported Oct 22, 11:39 AM ET

Italy and Spain lifted border controls introduced after more than 70,000 people entered Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta irregularly from Morocco. Migration has become a central issue in Ceuta ahead of Spain's general election next month.

Why it matters

The move restores free movement in part of the EU's passport-free Schengen area.

Background

Ceuta is a Spanish city on the North African coast bordering Morocco and is one of the EU's only land borders with Africa. Schengen members may temporarily reintroduce internal border checks.

Sources

• Al Jazeera ↗Oct 22, 12:04 PM ET
• Euronews ↗Oct 22, 11:39 AM ET

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