Traffic jams and waiting times

G7 summit: border controls with Italy with immediate effect

Italy is closing its border again for two weeks.(Bild: Uta Rojsek-Wiedergut)

After Corona, crossing the southern border was free again - now you have to be prepared for checks, traffic jams and waiting times when leaving for Italy. Reason: the G7 summit.

For years, free passage has been the rule at the border with Italy - except, of course, during the coronavirus pandemic. But just as the vacation season begins, this is now changing, at least for the next two weeks. This time, however, it's not because of a virus - although evil tongues might say otherwise.

The reason for the reintroduction of border controls and the suspension of the Schengen Agreement by the Italian authorities from 5 to 18 June is the G7 summit taking place in Rome on 13 and 14 June with representatives from the major industrialized nations of the USA, Japan, Canada, Germany, the UK, France and the host itself.

Fear of attacks 
The security authorities want to know in advance which people will be entering the country - especially in times like these. To protect participants from possible attacks and disruptions. Traffic jams and waiting times are to be expected at the border with Italy over the next two weeks. And, important: don't forget your identity card!