Italy suspends Schengen agreement with Spain after thousands of migrants storm border

Italy has issued a statement. 17:14, Fri, Jul 31, 2026 Updated: 17:29, Fri, Jul 31, 2026 Spain Morocco border (Image: Getty)Italy has suspended the Schengen agreement with Spain after 60,000 migrants broke into Spanish territory.The Italian Ministry of the Interior has ordered the closure of the sea and air borders with Spain. Italian press agency ANSA explained the decision came after information gathered and analysed by the Committee on Immigration and Border Security, chaired by Minister Matteo Piantedosi this morning at the Interior Ministry. The ministry also spoke to his French counterpart Laurent Nuñez. Get the latest news from around the world and more Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may i