The Government establishes border controls for travellers from Italy following Meloni's refusal to withdraw his

If he did not do so before the end of Sunday, August 9, Pedro Sánchez's cabinet argues that they will be "forced to take measures

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If it did not do so before the end of Sunday, August 9, they argue from the Pedro Sánchez cabinet that they will be "forced to take proportional measures to protect the interests and dignity" of their citizens. The checks shall therefore be applied on a random basis and shall remain in force until 00: 00 on 7 September, unless "a change in the circumstances which have led to their adoption suggests that this period be amended.". The measure will enter into force at 00: 00 on Saturday, 8 August, and will involve random verification of the identity, passport and nationality of travellers from Italy.

Furthermore, From Italy they have insisted that the country "does not accept ultimatums or impose" on national security and have ensured that they will only review the decision "when we are sure that there will be no security risks.". These restrictions will be operational from 00: 00 hours on 8 August, and provide for passport identity verification for all travellers, and visa or residence permit verification for third-State nationals. The measure comes as a direct response to the position of Rome, which has announced that it maintains its border controls despite previous diplomatic efforts.

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If it did not do so before the end of Sunday, August 9, they argue from the Pedro Sánchez cabinet that they will be "forced to take proportional measures to protect the interests and dignity" of their citizens.
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The checks shall therefore be applied on a random basis and shall remain in force until 00: 00 on 7 September, unless "a change in the circumstances which have led to their adoption suggests that this period be amended.".
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The measure will enter into force at 00: 00 on Saturday, 8 August, and will involve random verification of the identity, passport and nationality of travellers from Italy.
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From Italy they have insisted that the country "does not accept ultimatums or impose" on national security and have ensured that they will only review the decision "when we are sure that there will be no security risks.".
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These restrictions will be operational from 00: 00 hours on 8 August, and provide for passport identity verification for all travellers, and visa or residence permit verification for third-State nationals.
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The measure comes as a direct response to the position of Rome, which has announced that it maintains its border controls despite previous diplomatic efforts.
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