'A Torpedo': Italy Spain Border Blow Up Now a Major Headache for Europe – and Australian Travellers The sudden escalation of tensions between Italy and Spain over border controls has sent shockwaves through the European Union, threatening to upend one of its most prized achievements: the Schengen Agreement.
This seemingly technical dispute about passport checks has far reaching implications for travelers from Australia and beyond.
The controversy began with a spat between Italy and Spain over the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, which has seen an influx of migrants from Morocco in recent weeks.