# Spain threatens Italy with ‘proportional measures’ over border controls

https://mins.news/en/item/16210

- TASS, 2026-08-07 13:25 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2170235

> The Spanish government has urged Italy to remove its border controls by August 9 at the latest. Spain is threatening to take “proportional measures” if the controls remain in place. The demand highlights a dispute between the two governments over restrictions at their border.

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