Spain and Italy are now checking travellers between two countries that are supposed to have no internal border. The dispute began with the migration crisis in Ceuta — but its consequences could reach far beyond Spain and Italy. Updated: August 8, 2026 Schengen Under Pressure: Spain and Italy Bring Back Border Checks For millions of people travelling around Europe, the Schengen Area has become almost invisible. You fly from Spain to Italy, show your boarding pass, and normally