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• Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez condemned several European Union member states for their response to a recent mass influx of illegal migrants into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. • Sánchez described the actions of these EU nations as "selfish, polarising and unlawful," highlighting a lack of solidarity during the crisis. • The situation underscores deep tensions within the EU regarding the distribution of migration burdens and the legal obligations of member states to support border regions.

• Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez criticized EU allies for their "selfish" reaction to the migration crisis in Ceuta, accusing them of spreading prejudice and misinformation. • Sánchez argued that border security is a "shared responsibility," noting that Spain and Morocco have worked together to prevent unauthorized movement into mainland Europe with minimal support from other member states. • The tension escalates as Italy has temporarily reinstated border checks on arrivals from Spain, while officials in Finland and Denmark have suggested suspending Spain from the Schengen area.

• Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has condemned the "selfish" and "unlawful" response from other EU nations following a mass migration crossing into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. • Sánchez defended Spain's border management, citing Frontex data that shows Spain's external borders are significantly less porous than Italy's between 2021 and 2026. • In response to the escalating tension, Ireland's presidency has convened a "political crisis response team" to address the situation.

• Italy has temporarily suspended the Schengen border-free arrangement with Spain following "shocking" scenes of migrant crossings in Ceuta. • The move received support from Finland and Denmark, while Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš went further by urging a temporary suspension of Spain's overall Schengen membership. • Spain has criticized the response of these EU nations, labeling their actions as "selfish" amid the migration crisis.

• Italy has temporarily suspended the Schengen border-free arrangement with Spain following a surge of migrant crossings in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. • Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni described the scenes in Ceuta as "shocking," prompting Finland and Denmark to support Italy's decision. • Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš has gone further, urging a temporary suspension of Spain's overall membership in the Schengen area.

Pedro Sánchez hits out at ‘polarising and unlawful reaction’ over mass crossing into Spanish enclave in north AfricaEurope live – latest updatesSpain’s prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, has called for an urgent meeting of EU interior ministers after what he called some member states’ “selfish, polarising and unlawful reaction” to this week’s mass border crossing into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta in north Africa.More than 50,000 people crossed into the enclave from Morocco on Thursday and Friday, with at least 67 people dying in the attempt. Some drowned, while others were crushed as they attempted to cross a breakwater barrier. Continue reading...