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(BBC)Spain attacks 'selfish' response of some EU countries to Ceuta migrant crossings

Release Date: 2026-08-02
Media: BBC
Summary: Spain condemned the reaction of several EU countries after about 60,000 migrants from Morocco entered the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, calling the criticism "selfish, polarising and unlawful." Madrid said it regained control of the border within 48 hours, that almost all migrants had returned to Morocco, and that no unauthorized movement into mainland Europe had occurred, although at least 67 people died during the surge.

Italy temporarily suspended its Schengen arrangements with Spain, with Finland and Denmark supporting the move and the Czech Republic calling for Spain's Schengen membership to be suspended. EU interior ministers are set to discuss the crisis, while most member states have expressed solidarity with Spain and support for strengthening external border controls.

Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez blamed human trafficking networks for exploiting a recent Spanish Supreme Court ruling and said Spain had reinforced security with troops, police, and maritime barriers while working closely with Morocco. The incident has intensified debate over migration policy in Europe, highlighting tensions between border security, solidarity among EU members, and Spain's relatively liberal immigration policies.
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2026-08-02

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