by InTrieste
Italy has temporarily suspended the European Union’s Schengen rules for open travel, reactivating dormant border controls with Slovenia.
On the border between Italy and Slovenia, controls began on Saturday and will last for at least ten days.
“The suspension of the Schengen Treaty on free movement in Europe was necessary due to the worsening situation in the Middle East, the increase in migratory flows along the Balkan route, and above all for reasons of national security,” Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on social media.
The border control has now been reinstated and is due to last until 30 October, however it is very possible that it might last much longer, as per local media news.
What are the rules?
All foreign and Italian nationals transiting from and to Slovenia must have their documents on them. This includes your permesso di soggiorno (foreign nationals) and passport or carta d’identità (if Italian citizen).
Do all borders (including minor) with Slovenia have controls?
Yes, as was communicated by the new government law.
What can border agents do?
Border agents may carry out checks on the means of transport and their contents if they deem it necessary. The same goes for trucks, which must show the travel documents of the goods of the companies they work for. On the road all this translates into queues and waiting times.
Will there be fines?
Yes. With the border control regime, fines are also imposed if one refuses to show the document. The amount varies from country to country.
