Tens of thousands of migrants swam into Spain's Ceuta exclave, resulting in 67 deaths and exposing deep EU divisions over migration. Spain's PM Pedro Sanchez criticized Italy's response, while others blame Spain's policies and social media for the influx, prompting EU talks on border control.
The EU will hold an urgent meeting of interior ministers to address the arrival of over 50,000 migrants in Ceuta, Spain, which has caused divisions within the bloc. Spain confirmed 67 deaths and is installing a floating barrier, while Italy criticized Spain's migration policies, though France rejected suspending Spain from Schengen.
Spain has restored control over its Ceuta border after a mass migrant incursion from Morocco, prompting Italy to suspend Schengen agreements with Spain. EU interior ministers are set to meet in an emergency session amid calls for solidarity and security measures.
US President Donald Trump and top officials criticized Spain's handling of the Ceuta migrant crisis, where 50,000 migrants crossed from Morocco, calling it an "invasion" and blaming "radical left-wing globalist policies." The US warned of similar consequences for itself and Europe, while France and Italy also reacted by tightening borders and calling for Spain's Schengen suspension.
