Why in News?
Italy has temporarily suspended the Schengen border-free travel arrangement with Spain for one month after a significant migrant influx into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta.
Key Points
The Schengen Area normally allows people to travel between participating European countries without routine internal border checks.
Italy has temporarily restored passport and identity checks for travellers arriving from Spain by air and sea.
The move followed the arrival of thousands of migrants into Ceuta from Morocco, raising concerns over onward movement into Europe.
Exam Connect
Schengen Area → passport-free movement across participating European countries → includes both EU and non-EU members
Ceuta → Spanish enclave in North Africa → shares a land border with Morocco