Ceuta crisis intensifies France's dispute over migration and Schengen

Paris - 31.07.2026: The extraordinary influx into the Spanish exclave of Ceuta has intensified France's migration debate within hours. According to Spanish authorities, tens of thousands of people have entered the North African territory from Morocco since Thursday. The initially reported total figures varied considerably; at the same time, a large proportion of those who entered returned to Morocco. The number of fatalities had also not been conclusively confirmed by Friday evening.Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said France would strengthen controls at the border with Spain and was in contact with ...