The Prime Minister first underestimated the problem, then denied it, and is now scrambling to deal with it. A month after the mass arrival in the enclave, the migration crisis has also become a social, political and institutional one. These are lessons that Italy would do well to learn.

Whether or not the Prime Minister’s conduct regarding the exclave issue is part of a strategy of tension, public resentment is growing, both amongst migrants and amongst the general population

The Spanish Prime Minister has convened a Cabinet meeting, brought together the National Security Council and set up a single crisis management centre to resolve the humanitarian emergency in the exclave. However, it remains difficult to understand the reasons behind such a slow and contradictory political response

Spain extends the operational life of two reactors by three years. Realism and vision

“They are very Spanish indeed,” replies Madrid. But Rabat wants to open negotiations. Regarding the events of 30 July, there is speculation that this was retaliation for a journalistic investigation accusing Moroccan intelligence services of spying on the Spanish establishment

Italy and Spain have common interests in Europe; to scupper the agreement on the Ceuta deal is a bizarre mistake, a propaganda stunt that echoes like a gigantic belch. Meloni cannot simply deny her immigration policy in this way

A war of words between Spain and Italy. Palazzo Chigi: “We will not accept ultimatums” and the borders will remain closed until 15 August. The Interior Ministry’s stance. Salvini attacks the Spanish Prime Minister: “Shut up and control your own borders”. And on the Interior Ministry: “I won’t be announcing my visit to Pontida”