Italy and Spain lifted temporary border controls imposed after more than 70,000 people entered Ceuta irregularly from Morocco. The move restores normal Schengen free movement and enhances security cooperation, according to Brussels Signal; the influx had raised border security concerns in the EU.
WHO:Italy and Spain
WHAT:Italy and Spain lifted temporary border controls imposed after the migrant surge into Ceuta.
WHEN:Reported Oct 22, 2026 at 12:04 PM ET
WHERE:Ceuta, Spain
WHY:The controls were imposed after more than 70,000 people entered Ceuta irregularly from Morocco, triggering border security concerns in the EU.
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