Borders Needed

• European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has called for stronger EU borders and improved migration controls following a crisis in Ceuta. • Von der Leyen identified five key areas for improvement, emphasizing the need for more efficient processes to return migrants to their home countries. • The crisis has exposed deep political divisions, with Spanish leader Pedro Sánchez criticizing other EU governments for a lack of support.

European Commission president says work needed in five areas of migration control including returning more peopleThe 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.In a letter to Spain’s prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, on Monday, Ursula von der Leyen said: “From this incident, it is clear that we must do more to further strengthen our borders at critical points, including vigilant monitoring and the use of physical barriers where needed.” Continue reading...