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Why Spain’s EU allies turned on Pedro Sanchez over Ceuta: the hard right now sets their agenda on migration

Rightwing narratives have gone mainstream, and Madrid finds itself increasingly isolated for its humane approach to migrants

The Guardian - UK · Aug 5

Hundreds camp in Rome heatwave as Meloni government cracks down on squats

Spin Time provides homes, food banks and after-school clubs but the authorities have locked out residents

The Guardian - UK · Aug 5

Spanish Prime Minister Sanchez fends off blistering criticism within the EU over Ceuta crisis

European Union leaders debated migration policies after a large migrant arrival in Ceuta. Spanish Prime Minister Sanchez faced criticism for his government's progressive approach. Most migrants were returned to Morocco after the incident occurred. EU leaders expressed disunity and concern over security threats and instability. The crisis highlighted ongoing challenges…

The Economic Times · Aug 4

Spain condemns ‘selfish’ response of EU leaders to Ceuta migrant crisis as death toll rises

Spain’s prime minister Pedro Sanchez lashed out at the EU ahead of emergency meeting, just as Donald Trump waded into the row by branding the border breach a ‘catastrophe’

The Independent UK · Aug 1

Trump Links Spain’s Migrant Wave to U.S. Border Issues; Musk Calls Situation ‘Crazy’

President Donald Trump has warned that the U.S. will face a mass influx of undocumented migrants if Democrats return to the White House, comments prompted by thousands of people pouring into Spanish enclaves in North Africa.

Benzinga · Aug 1

Ceuta migrant crisis sparks strong reactions from all over Europe

"We will not yield an inch", "a failure of EU's migration policies", "demagoguery": the migrant crisis in Ceuta has sparked strong reactions from EU countries and political figures. Some are calling for Spain's suspension from the Schengen zone, others call these "instrumental attacks".

Euronews · Aug 1

Italy suspends Schengen border rule after Ceuta migrant crisis — what it means

The Italian government said the decision was taken after thousands of migrants crossed into Ceuta from neighbouring Morocco. Although Spain later said most of those who entered had voluntarily returned, Rome argued that the crisis exposed the need for tighter border controls. Unlike neighbouring countries, Italy does not share a…

The Times of India · Aug 1

Italy suspends EU Schengen free-travel pact with Spain over Ceuta crisis

Italy has suspended Schengen border-free travel with Spain for one month. This action follows a significant migrant influx into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. The Italian government also agreed with Paris to enhance border controls. Critics view this move as a symbolic gesture for domestic political gain.

The Economic Times · Jul 31

Europe faces border crisis as 60,000 migrants cross into Ceuta from Morocco in 24 hours: ‘Absolute chaos’

Spanish prime minister Pedro Sanchez calls the breach an ‘attack on Spain’s territorial integrity’

The Independent UK · Jul 31

Italy temporarily reintroduces border controls with Spain

Italy's decision to temporarily reintroduce Schengen border checks for travellers arriving from Spain was prompted by concerns over the migrant crisis in Ceuta.

Euronews · Jul 31