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Several countries want to exclude Spain from the Schengen Area

31 July 2026 14:36 (UTC +04:00)

The migration crisis in Ceuta is turning into a major dispute within Europe. Following Italy's lead, Finland now appears to be supporting Spain's exclusion from the Schengen Area, blue News reports.

This is according to the Spanish news agency EFE. The report does not yet provide any further details on Finland's position or on any specific steps that might be taken.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni had previously stated that her government was considering “extraordinary measures.” These could include suspending the Schengen Agreement with Spain.

"The images from Ceuta are 'shocking,'" Meloni wrote on X. Italy will "not stand idly by" and will "not give an inch" on the issue of irregular immigration.

Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani also spoke of a threat to national security.

Ilgar Khudiyev

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