No migrants reached mainland Spain or the EU, says Ursula von der Leyen

In a letter to Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, Ursula von der Leyen praised the joint management of the Ceuta crisis and called for increased vigilance through physical barriers and strengthened external borders. Meanwhile, Italy and Denmark have led a joint call to the European Council and Commission to hold an emergency meeting, specifically demanding that Spain be suspended from the Schengen area. Additionally, while some reports claim 60,000 people entered Ceuta and 72 died, these figures remain disputed.

Ursula von der Leyen praised the Spanish and Moroccan governments for their management of the Ceuta crisis and called for doubling down on five key areas, including strengthening external borders and dismantling smuggling networks. Meanwhile, Italy and Denmark have led a joint call for an emergency meeting of EU interior ministers, demanding that Spain be suspended from the Schengen area. Additionally, disputed reports suggest that approximately 60,000 people crossed into Ceuta from Morocco, with a death toll of 72 during the crisis.

In a letter to Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, Ursula von der Leyen praised the management of the Ceuta situation and called for 'vigilant monitoring and the use of physical barriers where needed.' While some sources claim approximately 60,000 people crossed into Ceuta with 72 deaths reported, Italy and Denmark have led a joint letter calling for Spain's suspension from the Schengen area and requested an emergency meeting of EU interior ministers. Additionally, von der Leyen urged the bloc to 'double down' on five strategic areas and expects leaders to address the migration issue at the upcoming October summit.

Ursula von der Leyen has urged for increased border monitoring and physical barriers while working with Morocco on a more structured partnership, expecting leaders to address the issue at the October summit. Meanwhile, Italy and Denmark have called for Spain's suspension from the Schengen area, and an emergency video meeting of EU interior ministers has been scheduled for August 3. Although some sources report that 60,000 people crossed into Ceuta and 72 died, local authorities have verified the death toll at at least 72.

While local authorities in Ceuta reported that at least 72 people died during the crisis, some sources dispute the claim that around 60,000 people crossed from Morocco in recent days. Meanwhile, Italy and Denmark have led a joint letter calling for an emergency video meeting of EU interior ministers on August 3, while also demanding that Spain be suspended from the Schengen area. In response, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has accused several EU leaders of using the crisis to target his government, describing their proposals as 'selfish, polarising and unlawful.'

While official reports confirmed at least 72 deaths during the crossing attempts, conflicting reports from authorities in Ceuta suggest the death toll reached 88, with at least 11 deaths recorded in Morocco. Additionally, Spain has begun installing a 500-metre floating barrier at the Morocco border, and officials estimate that approximately 69,500 migrants have returned to Morocco over the last four days. In response to the crisis, Italy and Denmark have led a call for an emergency EU interior ministers' video meeting on August 3, even suggesting that Spain's Schengen membership be suspended.

While local authorities reported 72 deaths during the crossing attempt, new reports from Ceuta claim the death toll has risen to 88, with at least 11 deaths also recorded in Morocco. Additionally, Spanish officials have begun installing a 500-metre floating barrier at the border, while Spain estimates that approximately 69,500 migrants have returned to Morocco over the last four days. Meanwhile, Italy and Denmark have led a call for an emergency EU interior ministers' video meeting on August 3, with some advocates even proposing Spain's suspension from the Schengen area.

While local authorities in Ceuta reported that 88 people died during the attempt to cross the border, conflicting reports suggest 72 deaths occurred during the crisis alongside 11 deaths recorded in Morocco. Additionally, Spanish officials have begun installing a 500-metre floating barrier at the Moroccan border, following estimates that approximately 69,500 migrants have returned to Morocco over the last four days.

While local authorities in Ceuta reported that at least 72 people died, recent reports have updated the death toll to 88 in Ceuta and at least 11 in Morocco. Additionally, Spain has begun installing a 500-metre floating barrier at the border and estimates that approximately 69,500 migrants have returned to Morocco over the last four days. In response to the crisis, Italy and Denmark have called for an emergency meeting of EU interior ministers on August 3 and urged the suspension of Spain from the Schengen area.

While local authorities reported 72 deaths during the border crossing attempt, new reports indicate mortality figures have risen to 88 deaths in Ceuta and at least 11 in Morocco. Regarding the response, Spanish officials have begun installing a 500-metre floating barrier, while Spain estimates that approximately 69,500 migrants have returned to Morocco over the past four days. Additionally, Italy and Denmark have led a joint call for an emergency meeting of EU interior ministers, scheduled for August 3, amid growing pressure from some leaders to suspend Spain from the Schengen area.

While previous reports mentioned 72 deaths, local authorities in Ceuta now report that at least 88 people died attempting to cross the border, with at least 11 deaths recorded in Morocco. Additionally, Spain estimates that approximately 69,500 migrants have returned to Morocco over the last four days, and officials have begun installing a 500-metre floating barrier at the border. In response to the crisis, Italy and Denmark have led a joint call for an emergency meeting of EU interior ministers, scheduled for August 3, while some leaders have proposed suspending Spain from the Schengen area.

While local authorities reported at least 72 deaths, new reports from Ceuta state that 88 people died attempting to reach the territory, with at least 11 deaths also recorded in Morocco. Additionally, Spain has begun installing a 500-metre floating barrier at the border, while officials estimate that approximately 69,500 migrants have returned to Morocco over the last four days. In response to the crisis, Italy and Denmark have led a call for an emergency EU interior ministers' video meeting scheduled for August 3, amid proposals from some leaders to suspend Spain from the Schengen area.