Marlaska informs the EU of the reinstatement of border controls on air and sea connections with Italy

On Saturday, August 8, Spanish Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska formally notified European Union authorities of the government's decision to reinstate border controls for travelers arriving from Italy. The measures apply specifically to airports and ports that maintain direct connections between the two countries.

The implementation of these controls marks a shift in border management for travel between Spain and Italy. The notification serves as a formal communication to EU officials regarding the logistical adjustments at transit hubs, though the provided reports do not specify the duration or the underlying health or security justifications for the policy change.