Stronger EU borders needed after Ceuta crisis, von der Leyen says
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has called for strengthened EU border controls following a surge of migrants entering the Spanish territory of Ceuta. The proposal includes increased monitoring and the use of physical barriers to manage migration flows more effectively.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing tensions regarding migration policy and border security between the European Union and North African nations.
Members of the Royal Moroccan Navy patrol the Moroccan side of the floating barrier off the border with Ceuta. Members of the Royal Moroccan Navy patrol the Moroccan side of the floating barrier off the border with Ceuta. European Union Stronger EU borders needed after Ceuta crisis, von der Leyen says European Commission president says work needed in five areas of migration control including returning more people
Prefer the Guardian on Google The president of the European Commission has called for action to strengthen Europe’s borders after tens of thousands of people arrived and quickly left the Spanish territory of Ceuta, triggering a furious row between Madrid and other European countries.
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