Italy has announced its readiness to temporarily suspend the Schengen agreement with Spain. This decision is linked to the influx of illegal migrants heading to the autonomous city of Ceuta.
Italy has announced its readiness to temporarily suspend the Schengen agreement with Spain. This decision is linked to the influx of illegal migrants heading to the autonomous city of Ceuta.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni stated that the current situation in Ceuta poses a serious threat to the security of Europe's borders as a whole.
According to Spanish authorities, over 1500 migrants crossed the border through Ceuta from Morocco in the last week. In connection with this crisis, the Spanish government has mobilized additional military forces to ensure order and security in the autonomous city.
An attempt by the Italian mafia to acquire drones used in the war in Ukraine through the black market has been uncovered in Italy. According to Palermo prosecutor Maurizio De Lucia, criminal groups are showing interest not only in weapons delivered via the Balkans but also in drone-guided munitions. In this regard, law enforcement agencies have increased control over this threat.
The Italian Data Protection Authority fined the American company Lusha Systems 2 million euros. The fine was imposed for collecting and distributing citizens' data in violation of legal requirements. The system contained information related to civil servants, law enforcement officers, and representatives of the judicial system. Officials emphasized that such activity poses a threat to privacy.
The government has reduced the excise tax on diesel fuel to 17 euro cents due to sharp price increases in the Mediterranean. This benefit will be valid until August 6, and it is expected to entail expenses for the state budget of about 125 million euros. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni stated that this decision is an urgent measure to support the population, and additional economic solutions may be developed if necessary.
A demographic crisis is currently deepening in the country. According to official statistics, only 355,000 babies were born worldwide in 2025, which is the lowest figure since World War II. The birth rate has dropped to 1.14 per woman. Experts point to economic difficulties, labor market problems, and social factors as the main causes of this situation.
