How Spain’s migration surge tested E.U. border policy

An unprecedented surge of migrants into Spanish territory of Ceuta in North Africa marked the first reignited the European Union’s debate over immigration.

MADRID/MILAN, Aug 9 - Spain checked around 200 travellers arriving from Italy at the country's six largest airports on the first day of border controls reintroduced following a dispute with Italy over irregular migration.

Spain checks 200 Italy arrivals in border controls after migration row  Reuters

Passport, nationality, visa checks would be conducted for Italian passengers and visitors from other countries arriving from Italy "amid the persistent irregular migratory pressure" from the country.

The measures come after Italy declared it would not yield to ‘ultimatums’ from Spain

Spain announces immediate border controls with Italy in migration spat  CNN

Passport, nationality and visa checks would be conducted for passengers arriving from Italy through Sept. 7

Spain is to impose new border controls for flights and ships from Italy as the two countries' row over the influx of migrants into Ceuta intensifies.