Italy Rejects Spain's Ultimatum as Border Controls Remain in Place

The Meloni government responded to Madrid in a written statement, declaring that Italy will not accept external pressure or ultimatums when it comes to national security and border controls."Italy does not accept impositions from abroad or ultimatums" concerning national security and border control, the government said.Rome also made clear that it has no intention of reconsidering its decision to temporarily suspend the application of the Schengen Agreement for third-country nationals arriving from Spain, at least until August 15.The Italian government said it would maintain the measures until authorities rule out potential terrorism-related and other security risks to Italy.It also pointed...