The two governments have decided not to extend border controls any further. The suspension of the treaty had been decided following the migration crisis in Ceuta. The decision came after a meeting between Meloni and Sánchez last week at the European Council.

Today, the minister will appear before the Schengen Committee, whilst disputes with Berlin are likely to arise. At this juncture, however, maintaining good relations is more important than ever

Palazzo Chigi is calling for a suspension of the Schengen Code, but the exclave’s special status and forty years of reinstatements never before used against another Member State point to the uncertain prospects for this initiative