PoliticsVon der Leyen calls for stronger EU borders after Ceuta crisis

European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen says the EU must strengthen borders after tens of thousands of migrants reached Ceuta before most returned to Morocco. She urged action in five areas: cooperation with non-EU countries, external border controls, early warnings, dismantling smuggling networks and increasing returns.

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TThe Guardian★★★★☆2026-08-03 17:44Original