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Italy is gearing up for the prestigious gathering of the G7 Member States with heightened security measures. As announced by the Italian Ministry of the Interior on 31 May 2024, temporary border controls across land, sea, and air routes have been reinstated, Wego reports.
These controls will be in place from 5 June 18 June 2024, suspending the Schengen Agreement, which typically allows for the free movement of people within the European Union.
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The G7 summit is scheduled to take place from June 13 to 15 in Borgo Egnazia, Puglia, where leaders from Italy, Canada, France, Germany, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States will convene. Additionally, representatives from the European Union will be present.
The decision to reinstate border checks aims to ensure the security and smooth functioning of the high-profile event. With world leaders set to converge in Puglia, Italy is committed to maintaining order and safeguarding participants.
As Italy prepares to host the G7 summit, the temporary suspension of the Schengen Agreement underscores the nation’s proactive approach to managing the logistical challenges associated with such a significant international gathering.
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