The Italian government warned this Friday that it “does not accept ultimatums or impositions” after Spain gave it a three-day deadline to lift controls on its travelers, and assured that it will not reconsider its decision to suspend Spain from the Schengen agreement until August 15, referring to a social media call for a new massive entry on that day of illegal migrants from Morocco.
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“Italy does not accept ultimatums or impositions from abroad regarding national security and border control,” stated the office of the Italian Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, in a statement.
The Italian government sets that date as tentative because it will also not reconsider its decision “until the risks to security and terrorism in Italy have been completely eliminated.”
“Only when we are sure that there will be no security risks or terrorist risks for Italy, that there will be no new wave and that there will be no irregular immigrants heading towards European territory, will it be possible to review what has already been decided,” warns Palazzo Chigi.
Nevertheless, the Italian government assures that this harsh response “does not undermine the relationship with a friendly country like Spain” and remains willing “to continue a constructive dialogue with the Government of Madrid.”
“Meanwhile, Italian border authorities will do everything possible to ensure maximum accessibility for Spanish and European citizens, who, it should be noted, are not affected by the reintroduction of controls at air and sea borders,” concluded the Italian government.
