Mass Migrant Crossing into Ceuta Triggers European Diplomatic Crisis

Declares that the massive influx of migrants from Morocco constitutes a violation of Spain's territorial sovereignty.

“"violation of Spain's territorial sovereignty"”

Calls the crossings a 'violation' of Spanish territorial sovereignty and blames trafficking mafias for spreading a self-serving interpretation of a Supreme Court ruling that 'spread like wildfire'.

“"What has emerged from our talks with Moroccan authorities is that trafficking mafias took a self-serving interpretation of a Supreme Court ruling... spread like wildfire in recent hours"”

Reports that 34 people had perished and that about 60,000 people had crossed from Morocco into Ceuta.

Rejects calls to declare a national emergency, stating such a measure does not cover migration crises, but promises additional resources.

Announces France will tighten its borders with Spain and has activated the rapid intervention border force for in-depth inspections.

“"given instructions to immediately step up controls at the Spanish border"”

Calls the situation a 'serious humanitarian crisis', noting thousands of migrants, including unaccompanied children, are sleeping on sidewalks.

“"serious humanitarian crisis"”

Threatens to suspend Italy's open-border Schengen agreement with Spain to defend borders and ensure citizen safety.

“"to defend our borders and ensure the safety of our citizens"”

His entourage says France is in touch with Spanish and Moroccan authorities and stands ready to help Spain if necessary, including via Frontex.

Welcomes Spain's intention not to allow undocumented migrants onto the European mainland and states his government is in contact with Spain's.

Describes the images from Ceuta as 'unacceptable' and demands that dangerous crossings stop immediately, smuggling networks be dismantled, and migrant returns be swift.

“"We cannot allow anyone to come to our [European] Union without abiding by our rules... Dangerous crossings must stop immediately. Smuggling networks must be dismantled. And [migrant] returns must be swift, as our rules allow."”

States that Spanish and Moroccan authorities must place their human rights obligations at the center of their response, and that the large number of arrivals should not distract from the fact that the principle of non-refoulement is absolute and collective expulsions are prohibited in all cases.

Explains that member states may exceptionally and temporarily reintroduce internal border controls as a last resort to address serious threats to public order or national security, and that Italy must notify the Commission, Council, Parliament, and other member states explaining how the Ceuta situation constitutes such a threat.

“"Gli Stati membri possono, in via eccezionale e temporanea, reintrodurre i controlli alle frontiere interne come ultima risorsa, per far fronte a gravi minacce all'ordine pubblico o alla sicurezza nazionale"” it

Reports that at least 57 bodies have been recovered from the sea by police forces.

States that 'Solidarity and empathy are optional. Respect for EU treaties and data is not', and publishes Frontex data showing Italy had more irregular entries than Spain between 2021 and 2026.

States that the government has decided to temporarily suspend the free movement regime under Schengen for maritime and air connections with Spain, a measure adopted to protect national security.

States that the temporary suspension of Schengen with Spain is a necessary choice to protect the safety of citizens and defend European borders, a measure provided for by the treaties.

Comments 'Good. The Lega line is winning' in response to the Schengen suspension.

States that Italy 'simply cannot' suspend Schengen with Spain, as no member state can unilaterally suspend another's participation according to EU law.

Reports over 1,500 entries in two weeks and warns that Ceuta could soon see numbers similar to the May 2021 episode.

Calls for 'legal security for agents' and denounces a 'vacuum' in official instructions following the Supreme Court ruling.

Blames trafficking gangs for the surge, calling it a 'violation of Spain's territorial integrity', and says criminal networks purposefully misinterpreted a Supreme Court ruling.

“"What has emerged from our talks with Moroccan authorities is that trafficking mafias took a self-serving interpretation of a Supreme Court ruling" which "spread like wildfire"”

States that the arrivals amounted to around 70% of the city's population.

Calls the situation in Ceuta a 'catastrophe' and blames it on 'weak law, bad management'.

“"catastrophe" and "weak law, bad management"”

Describes the images from Ceuta as 'shocking' and writes that 'uncontrolled immigration' is a security threat to Europe.

“"shocking" and "uncontrolled immigration"”

Backs Meloni and says Spain has failed to protect its border.

Says Italy's remarks are 'improper' for a partner country from which Spain expects solidarity, not partisan demagoguery, and summons the Italian ambassador.

“"improper" for "a partner and friendly country from which we expect European solidarity and not partisan demagoguery"”

Demands Morocco 'take back illegal migrants immediately'.

“"take back illegal migrants immediately"”

Says the images out of Ceuta are 'unacceptable' and must 'stop immediately'.

“"unacceptable" and must "stop immediately"”

Calls for the temporary suspension of Spain's Schengen membership.

Describes the past day as 'very overwhelming' and says she saw thousands of people in swimming costumes coming from the sea, adding that 'we cannot give that to them'.

“"very overwhelming" and "thousands and thousands of people in swimming costumes and all wet, just coming from the sea... I know most of them are nice people just looking for a better future for themselves. But we cannot give that to them"”

Describes the city as 'packed with immigrants' and says he and his family are staying home because they are scared.

“"never seen anything like it... packed with immigrants, in every square and street, mainly looking for food... My friends, my family and I are all staying at home. We haven't gone outside because we're scared."”

Describes the mass influx as an 'attack' and a 'violation of Spain's territorial integrity', blaming organized criminal networks for spreading false information.

Reports that around 60,000 people have arrived, making this the largest influx since the 2021 crisis, and warns that reception centers have reached maximum capacity.

Praises Moroccan security forces for thwarting thousands of crossing attempts and states that Spain and Morocco have agreed to strengthen coordination for the rapid return of irregular entrants.

Argues that the transfer of security forces for Throne Day celebrations created a temporary vacuum exploited by migrants, and that the Supreme Court ruling was misinterpreted on social media.

Calls on the central government to declare a national emergency and assume unified command of the response.

States that Spain and Morocco agreed to strengthen coordination and accelerate procedures for the return of people who entered Ceuta illegally.

States that the EU stands ready to increase support for Spain, including through Frontex, and is in contact with Moroccan authorities to help prevent dangerous irregular crossings.

Describes the incident as 'a violation of Spain's territorial integrity' and announces new border security measures including floating barriers, while thanking Morocco for its cooperation.

“"a violation of Spain's territorial integrity"”

Calls the mass crossing a violation of Spain's territorial sovereignty and says authorities are speeding up repatriation with full cooperation from Morocco.

“"a violation of Spain's territorial sovereignty"”

Estimates that as many as 60,000 people pushed across the border over the past couple of days.

Estimates that around 50,000 people crossed the border and that 48,300 had returned by Friday evening.

Describes the Ceuta crossings as looking like an invasion and warns the same thing will happen to the US if Republicans are not elected.

“"look like an invasion"”

Blames the incident on Spanish government migration policies, states it is considering actions to defend Americans, and stands ready to assist European allies.

“"This unacceptable incident is the direct result of the Spanish Government's deliberate efforts to enable and facilitate mass illegal migration into Europe."”

Announces that police presence on the Spanish border will be quintupled by Saturday, with reinforced aerial surveillance and train patrols.

States there were too few police to monitor the fence during the surge, making them unable to stop the rush.

Suggests that a Supreme Court ruling on migrant interceptions at sea may have been among the factors contributing to the surge.

Reports that there was no food inside Ceuta and that the Spanish army treated them badly.

“"There was no food inside Ceuta and we were kicked out badly by the (Spanish) army"”

States he arrived from Tangier hoping to cross but found the gate effectively shut.

“"I was late"”

Estimates that some 60,000 migrants have entered over the past two or three days.

Argues there is a case for using the term invasion because thousands crossed an international border illegally exerting pressure on a neighbor. States that the recurring migration crises are tools of diplomatic pressure and permanent blackmail by Morocco, and calls for the issue to be Europeanized with EU retaliatory measures.

“"invasion"”

States he arrived hoping to cross through the gate but found it effectively shut, saying 'I was late'.

“"I was late"”

Says she thought she could cross by foot through the border with her family but is now stuck, unable to go back home, after her husband swam to Ceuta.

“"I thought I could cross by foot through the border. But we are stuck here, unable to go back home" and "I was hoping to cross as a family but my husband woke up early and went first, swimming"”

Declares a situation of total humanitarian and social emergency, stating reception centers are no longer capable of accepting more people.

“»Wir befinden uns in einer Situation des totalen humanitären und sozialen Notstands«” de

Announces that the army will support local police and that Spain and Morocco are working to return those who entered Ceuta illegally as soon as possible.

Calls the mass crossings a violation of Spain's territorial integrity and attributes the surge to human traffickers spreading a self-serving misinterpretation of a Supreme Court ruling.

“"violation of Spain's territorial integrity"”

Estimates that around 60,000 people entered the city, stating it is absolutely impossible to absorb such pressure.

“"Estimates indicated that around 60,000 people have entered our city as a result of this event. This figure shows that it is impossible to absorb such pressure. It is absolutely impossible."”

Announces instructions to immediately strengthen controls at the Spanish border and activates the Rapid Intervention Border Force for in-depth checks.

“"In response to the situation observed in the Ceuta enclave, I gave instructions as of last night to immediately strengthen the controls at the Spanish border. Furthermore, I am activating the Rapid Intervention Border Force for in-depth checks"”

Reports that people are still entering and that reinforcements are only helping the injured and with other humanitarian efforts.

“"People are still entering. The reinforcements that have arrived are only helping the injured and other humanitarian efforts"”

Calls for the suspension of Spain's Schengen membership.

States that Spain has completely failed to protect the Schengen Area's external border and supports Meloni's proposal for suspension.

“"Spain has completely failed to protect the Schengen Area's external border from infiltration. This cannot continue. All European countries must support Meloni's proposal"”

Blames human smugglers for misinterpreting a Supreme Court ruling, saying the misinformation 'spread like wildfire', and condemns them for leading young people to their deaths.

“"spread like wildfire over the past few hours through the networks of human trafficking organizations" and "deceive so many young people and ultimately lead many of them to their deaths"”

Equates the issue to the US border with Mexico, warning that a similar situation could happen in the US in three years if the wrong side gets into power.

“"It's terrible. Remember that picture. That's going to be us in three years if the wrong side gets in"”

Blames the incident on the Spanish government's 'deliberate efforts to enable and facilitate mass illegal migration into Europe' and says it is considering actions to defend Americans.

“"This unacceptable incident is the direct result of the Spanish Government's deliberate efforts to enable and facilitate mass illegal migration into Europe"”

Orders tougher controls at the Spanish border and activates the Rapid Intervention Border Force for in-depth checks.

“"In response to the situaton observed in the Ceuta enclave, I gave instructions as of last night to immediately strengthen the controls a the Spanish border... I am activating the Rapid Intervention Border Force for in-depth checks"”

States that Spain has completely failed to protect the Schengen Area's external border and supports Meloni's proposal for suspension.

“"Spain has completely failed to protect the Schengen Area's external border from infiltration. This cannot continue. All European countries must support Meloni's proposal"”

States that the integrity of the Schengen free-travel area is 'absolutely guaranteed' and that practically all who entered Ceuta have returned to Morocco.

“"Practically the entirety of those who entered Ceuta have already returned to Morocco"”

Announces the temporary suspension of Schengen with Spain for one month, calling it a necessary decision to protect security and defend Europe's borders.

“"The temporary suspension of Schengen with Spain is a necessary decision to protect the security of our citizens and defend Europe's borders"”

Says the EU must consider all options, including a suspension of Schengen cooperation, and that uncontrolled immigration is a threat to Europe and Denmark.

“"the EU must immediately take all necessary measures and consider all options, including a suspension of Schengen cooperation" and "Uncontrolled immigration is a threat to Europe. And to Denmark"”

Says his government has offered support to Spain and is making contact with Spanish authorities to understand the implications of the situation.

“"Obviously that's a matter for the Spanish government first and foremost, but it is a cause for concern... we are making contact with the Spanish government, the Spanish authorities, to provide support but also to understand the implications of that situation"”

States that Germany intends to reinforce and extend checks at its borders beyond September, citing the volatile nature of the illegal migration crisis highlighted by Ceuta.

“"We will extend the possibility of internal checks beyond September" and "The situation in Ceuta highlights the volatile nature of the illegal migration crisis"”

Criticizes Chancellor Merz for not commenting on securing the German border or suspending Schengen, saying he wants to 'sit out this crisis too, without acting in any way'.

“"The chancellor doesn't dedicate a single word to how he wants to secure the German border, and he also does not comment on a suspension of the Schengen Zone... Merz wants to sit out this crisis too, without acting in any way"”

States it is monitoring developments with 'great concern', laments the loss of life, and reaffirms that the integrity of Schengen depends on rigorous border control.

“"The Portuguese government reaffirms that the integrity of the Schengen system depends on rigorous border control and a determined fight against all forms of illegal immigration"”

Calls the situation a 'battle for the future of our civilization' and claims that many of the migrants will eventually cross the English Channel to enter Britain illegally.

“"battle for the future of our civilization" and "Before long many will be crossing the English Channel to enter Britain illegally"”

States she arrived in Castillejos with her daughters after seeing a phone message that Spain had opened the border for entry without papers.

““en el teléfono un aviso de que España abría la frontera para entrar sin papeles”” es

Have reinforced controls to reduce pressure on the border, but thousands of people have taken refuge in nearby hills and thrown stones at security forces.

Have announced that migrants who entered Spanish territory irregularly will be returned to Morocco.

Offered an official reception in M'diq and made no mention of the situation in his speech to the nation.

States that the Moroccan government is 'collaborating closely' with Spain and that both countries agreed to work together for the return of all who entered illegally as soon as possible.

“"colaborando estrechamente" and "para la entrega, lo antes posible, de todas las personas que han entrado ilegalmente en Ceuta"” es

Describes the situation as 'absolute chaos' and 'total collapse', stating that thousands of immigrants are crossing.

“"Actualmente, la situación es de caos absoluto" and "No se pueden dar cifras exactas, es imposible, hay miles de inmigrantes cruzando" and "la situación es de colapso total"” es

Describes the situation as 'exceptional' and states that the Tarajal border was opened under unusual circumstances, allowing people to cross.

“"La frontera del Tarajal se abrió en circunstancias inusuales esta mañana y la gente cruzó"” es

Do not believe the lack of Moroccan border control was due to the Throne Day celebration; think the sustained absence of gendarmes was a sought-after effect rather than an involuntary error.

Has opted to avoid reproaches and focus on a rapid solution, with ministers praising Morocco's 'exemplary collaboration' while blaming human trafficking mafias.

Has spoken several times with his Moroccan counterpart and praised Morocco's 'exemplary collaboration'.

Has spoken several times with his Moroccan counterpart and praised Morocco's 'exemplary collaboration'.

Made clear that the Sahara issue was discussed during Sánchez's visit, despite Sánchez avoiding the topic in the joint press conference.

Said any initiative benefiting the Sahrawi people seems good to him, but 'it is not what the people of Western Sahara expect from the PSOE'.

““no es lo que el pueblo del Sahara Occidental espera del PSOE”” es

Emerges from the water after three hours of paddling with an inner tube, saying she told her mother she was just going out for a walk and now needs to call to say she won't be home for dinner.

Arrives at Tarajal Beach, hugs his friends, and calls his father who was unaware of the journey and is crying on the phone screen.

Has been at Tarajal Beach since 3 a.m. handing out sandwiches and water, shouting to tell new arrivals they will not be sent back to Morocco and can trust the officers.

States that the handling of the crisis by Ceuta's authorities reveals the 'fragility of the Spanish presence in the region' and calls the request to deploy the army a 'political failure'.

Calls for the suspension of the Schengen agreement with Spain, describing the images from Ceuta as 'shocking' and stating that 'uncontrolled illegal immigration represents a threat to national security'.

States he is 'in favor of closing the Schengen area to Spain' and argues that Spain's decision to grant citizenship to over 500,000 irregular migrants was a 'grave mistake' that encourages human trafficking.

Calls for the suspension of the Schengen agreement and the defense of Europe's borders.

States that Ceuta is paying the price for the Spanish government's mass regularization, its failure to apply EU return rules, and its repeated delays in implementing the Migration Pact.

Claims that the Spanish government's announcement of a mass regularization plan has a logical consequence: thousands of foreigners forcing the border at Ceuta.

Argues that accusing the Spanish government's work-based regularization plan and calling for Spain's exclusion from Schengen are 'simply lies' and that there will be no 'invasion' of the European continent.

States that Moroccan authorities use human movements to send messages, often associated with unmet expectations from Moroccan leaders.

Blames human smuggling gangs for misleading people about Spanish migration policies, announces military deployment, and states those without legal basis to stay will be returned quickly.

States the EU is ready to increase support to Spain, including through Frontex, and that protecting the Union's external borders is a critical part of combating illegal migration.

““Birliğin dış sınırlarının korunması, yasa dışı göçle mücadele çabalarımızın kritik bir parçasıdır.”” tr

Responds sharply to Tajani, saying the message is unbecoming of a partner country's foreign minister from whom European solidarity is expected rather than partisan demagoguery, and announces he has summoned the Italian ambassador.

““Bu mesaj, Avrupa dayanışması beklediğimiz ve parti demagojisinden ziyade bunu umduğumuz bir dost ve ortak ülkenin Dışişleri Bakanı'na yakışmıyor.”” tr

Supports closing the Schengen zone to Spain, claiming irregular and uncontrolled migration poses a danger to national security, and says Madrid's decision to grant citizenship to over 500,000 irregular migrants was a profound mistake that encourages human trafficking.

““düzensiz ve kontrolsüz göçün ulusal güvenlik için tehlike oluşturduğunu”” tr

Offers to reinforce EU support to Spain through Frontex and states the Commission is working with Moroccan authorities to ensure all necessary efforts are made to prevent dangerous crossings.

““proteger las fronteras exteriores de la Unión Europea es fundamental para combatir la inmigración irregular”” es

Announces reinforcement of controls on the Spanish border and activation of the Rapid Intervention Border Force for exhaustive checks, confirming constant coordination with Grande-Marlaska.

““Ante la situación observada en el enclave de Ceuta, desde ayer por la noche he dado instrucciones para reforzar sin demora los controles en la frontera española.”” es

Announces preparation of extraordinary measures including possible suspension of Schengen with Spain, calling the images from Ceuta shocking and proof that uncontrolled illegal immigration represents a real threat to European border security.

““Las imágenes procedentes de Ceuta son impactantes y demuestran, una vez más, que la inmigración ilegal descontrolada representa una amenaza real para la seguridad de las fronteras europeas”” es

States Spain has completely failed to protect the Schengen area's external border and calls on all European countries to support Meloni's proposal, saying those who fail to protect the external border cannot be Schengen members.

““España ha fracasado completamente en proteger la frontera exterior del área Schengen de la inmigración ilegal.”” es

Summons the Italian ambassador, calling Tajani's message unbecoming of a partner country's foreign minister from whom European solidarity is expected rather than partisan demagoguery.

““Este mensaje es impropio del ministro de Exteriores de un país socio y amigo, del que esperamos solidaridad europea y no demagogia partidista.”” es

Supports closing Schengen with Spain, saying irregular and uncontrolled immigration is a danger to national security, and calls Madrid's decision to grant citizenship to over 500,000 irregular migrants profoundly wrong and an incentive to human trafficking.

““Estoy a favor de cerrar el espacio Schengen con España”” es

States Spanish authorities must regain control of the situation in Ceuta and warns the Swedish government is prepared to act if the crisis worsens and affects Swedish security or migration policy.

““recuperar el control de la situación”” es

States the EU must immediately take all necessary steps and consider all possibilities, including suspending Spain's Schengen cooperation.

““Es evidente que la UE debe dar de forma inmediata todos los pasos necesarios y considerar todas las posibilidades, incluida la suspensión de la cooperación de Schengen”” es

Blames the Spanish government for encouraging mass migrant entry and demands immediate reinforcement of controls on the French border with Spain, while offering to provide Spanish authorities any support they may need.

““alentar la entrada masiva de migrantes”” es

Expresses concern about developments in Ceuta and trusts Spain will do what is necessary to protect the EU's external borders and that Morocco will also take appropriate measures.

““Desarrollos preocupantes en Ceuta”” es

Demands Morocco immediately repatriate illegal migrants and values Spain's intention not to allow illegal migrants access to the European continent.

““repatríe de inmediato a los migrantes ilegales”” es

Announces the UK has offered help to Spain, stating the crisis is primarily a matter for the Spanish government but is a cause for concern, and they are in contact to provide support and understand the implications.

““es ante todo un asunto del gobierno español, pero es motivo de preocupación”” es

States the crisis is a European matter, not only Spanish, and defends the need to reinforce external border controls while insisting Spain must guarantee its borders are protected with European and Moroccan support.

““Cuando un Estado miembro situado en una frontera exterior se enfrenta a una presión de este tipo, es una cuestión europea, no únicamente española”” es

Rules out attributing the increase in migrant arrivals to a single cause, stating many elements must be considered and it would not be appropriate to attribute the increase to one event alone.

““Aunque la reciente interpretación de una disposición legal por parte del Tribunal Supremo de España puede ser uno de los factores que influyen en la situación actual, deben tenerse en cuenta muchos otros elementos, y no sería apropiado atribuir el incremento de las llegadas a un solo acontecimiento”” es

Stresses the importance of respecting the rights and dignity of all people arriving in Ceuta.

““se respeten los derechos y la dignidad de todas las personas que llegan a Ceuta”” es

Declares an 'absolute' emergency situation and asks for help from Madrid, stating that reception centers for minors and adults are overwhelmed and saturated.

Describes the situation as a 'humanitarian drama', stating that every day about a hundred people try to enter the enclave by sea, and that the rising number of attempts increases the risk of death.

Calls the mass crossing a violation of Spain's territorial sovereignty and says authorities are speeding up repatriation with full cooperation from Morocco.

““a violation of Spain's territorial sovereignty””

States as many as 60,000 people pushed across over the past couple of days.

Tells a cabinet meeting the Ceuta crossings look like an invasion and warns the same thing will happen to the US if Republicans do not get elected.

““look like an invasion””

Announces police presence on the Spanish border will be quintupled by Saturday, while reinforcing aerial surveillance and patrols on trains.

States there had been too few police in place to monitor the fence during the surge, making them unable to stop the rush.

Says among factors contributing to the surge may have been a Supreme Court ruling that migrants intercepted at sea cannot be summarily rejected at the border.

Reports crossing after a five-hour swim and says there was no food inside Ceuta and they were kicked out badly by the Spanish army.

““There was no food inside Ceuta and we were kicked out badly by the (Spanish) army””

States he arrived hoping to cross through the gate but found it effectively shut, saying he was late.

““I was late””

Claims Spain's amnesty policy encouraged human trafficking.

““encouraged human trafficking””

Reports 57 bodies recovered on the Spanish side, with additional casualties possible on the Moroccan side, and that some drowned and some were crushed trying to climb the breakwater.

States he does not know why he came and is now going back, having not eaten since lunch the previous day despite bringing money.

““Honestly, I don't even know why I came, and now I'm going back””

Calls on the Spanish government to intervene after thousands of migrants arrived in Ceuta.

Believes human trafficking networks are using the Supreme Court ruling to promote the flow of undocumented migrants, mostly young people, and states Spain cooperates with Morocco on all aspects including migration, with both countries agreeing to strengthen efforts and return all illegal entrants as quickly as possible.

Travels to Ceuta on Friday to discuss handling the situation.

Suggests the surge may have been partly driven by a Spanish Supreme Court ruling restricting summary returns of people intercepted at sea.

Explains he was late and found the gate effectively shut after traveling from Tangier hoping to cross.

““I was late,””

Expresses happiness at being in Ceuta after a tough journey and describes Moroccan police trying to stop them.

““We’re really happy to be here,””

States that the Spanish court decision encouraged migrants to head for Ceuta by sea.

““court decision encouraged migrants to head for Ceuta by sea””

Declares a humanitarian and social emergency, reports overcrowded reception centers, and asks the central government to reinforce border security.

Scheduled to visit Ceuta on July 31 as part of the government's response to the crisis.

Calls for the army to be deployed at the border.

Visited Ceuta to gather information on the migrant management and border security situation.

Writes the ruling establishing that the 'rejection at the border' regime does not apply to migrants intercepted at sea, as they do not overcome physical 'containment elements' like border fences, and that the appropriate procedure is the ordinary return procedure.

Characterizes the mass migrant crossing as an attack and a violation of Spain's territorial integrity.

““an attack, a violation of the territorial integrity of Spain.””

Describes the incident as an attack on Spain's territorial integrity and vows to ensure the safety of Ceuta residents while intensifying security forces and expediting repatriation.

““What has happened is an attack on Spain’s territorial integrity and deserves our most resounding and energetic condemnation.””

Declares an absolute humanitarian and social emergency and calls on Madrid to send troops to reassert control of the border.

Reports that some of the 18 who died drowned.

Threatens to demand Spain's suspension from the Schengen zone and warns that uncontrolled illegal migration poses a concrete threat to European border security.

““The images coming from Ceuta are striking and demonstrate, once again, that uncontrolled illegal migration poses a concrete threat to the security of Europe’s borders,””

Calls the crossing a violation of Spain's territorial sovereignty, states that authorities are rapidly returning migrants who arrived this week, and blames mafia groups for spreading rumors about the Supreme Court ruling.

“‘মরক্কোর কর্তৃপক্ষের সঙ্গে কথা বলে আমরা জানতে পেরেছি, মানব পাচারকারী চক্রগুলো সুপ্রিম কোর্টের ওই রায়কে নিজেদের সুবিধামতো ব্যাখ্যা করেছে। গত কয়েক ঘণ্টায় সেই মনগড়া ব্যাখ্যা দাবানলের মতো ছড়িয়ে পড়েছে।’” bn

Confirms the death of 57 migrants and estimates that around 60,000 people entered Ceuta from Morocco.

Announces that France will tighten controls on its border with Spain and orders the immediate reinforcement of checks.

Describes the situation as a serious humanitarian crisis, with thousands of unaccompanied children sleeping on sidewalks and many wandering aimlessly on the streets.

Threatens to suspend the Schengen agreement with Spain, stating this step will be taken to protect borders and ensure citizen security.

Welcomes Spain's position that no migrant without valid documents should be allowed into mainland Europe and states his government is in constant contact with the Spanish government.

Describes the situation in Ceuta as unacceptable, demands that dangerous crossings be stopped immediately, and calls for the dismantling of trafficking networks and rapid returns within the rules.

“‘আমাদের নিয়মকানুন না মেনে কাউকে আমাদের (ইউরোপীয়) ইউনিয়নে ঢুকতে দিতে পারি না। বিপজ্জনক এই পারাপার অবিলম্বে বন্ধ করতে হবে। গুঁড়িয়ে দিতে হবে পাচারকারী চক্রের নেটওয়ার্ক। আমাদের নিয়মের মধ্যে থেকেই অভিবাসীদের দ্রুত ফেরত পাঠানোর ব্যবস্থা করতে হবে।’” bn

Calls for prioritizing the needs, safety, dignity, and rights of people arriving in Ceuta, rejects hot returns and collective responses, urges coordinated action between the central government and the autonomous city, warns of Europe's deteriorating migration policies, and demands legal and safe pathways to prevent deaths at sea.

““En estos momentos, la prioridad debe ser atender las necesidades de las personas que han llegado a Ceuta y garantizar su seguridad, su dignidad y todos sus derechos. Cualquier actuación de las administraciones debe respetar el Estado de derecho, las garantías individuales y los derechos de la infancia. No caben devoluciones en caliente ni respuestas colectivas que impidan evaluar la situación de cada persona””

Requests the suspension of Spain from the Schengen area for openly electoralist motivations.

Affirms that the integrity of the Schengen free movement area is absolutely guaranteed and that most migrants who entered illegally have returned to Morocco, while noting it is not possible to move from Ceuta to the peninsula without police identification.

“"Il n'est pas possible de se déplacer depuis Ceuta et Melilla jusque dans la péninsule (espagnole) sans s'identifier à un poste de contrôle de la police"” fr

Expresses solidarity with Spain, states that third-country nationals in Ceuta do not benefit from free movement, and welcomes Spain's firm response including accelerated returns and close cooperation with Morocco.

“"J’exprime ma solidarité avec l’Espagne face à la situation actuelle de migration irrégulière à Ceuta. Bien que les ressortissants de pays tiers présents à Ceuta ne bénéficient pas de la libre circulation vers l’Espagne continentale ni vers le reste de l’espace Schengen, la réponse ferme de l’Espagne, notamment l’accélération des retours, témoigne de notre détermination à protéger nos frontières extérieures, à lutter contre l’immigration clandestine et à démanteler les réseaux criminels de passeurs. Je salue l’étroite coopération de l’Espagne avec le Maroc pour relever ce défi commun et assurer des retours rapides. Nous resterons en contact étroit avec les autorités espagnoles dans les prochains jours"” fr

Judges the images from Ceuta as unacceptable and emphasizes that Spain's suspension is not possible without a violation of the Schengen code.

“"inacceptables"” fr

Accuses Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez of deliberately letting migrants enter to be re-elected, comparing it to Angela Merkel's actions in 2015.

“"L'histoire se répète. En 2015, Angela Merkel a invité les migrants en situation irrégulière à venir en Allemagne pour des raisons politiques, afin de battre les libéraux et les Verts (...). Le gouvernement espagnol fait aujourd'hui exactement la même chose"” fr

Orders the army to take control and closes the border after an initial paralysis of police forces.

Offers Spain the reinforcement of Frontex and advocates for the rapid return of migrants to Morocco.

Describes the situation as 'apocalyptic', with tides of people wandering everywhere, and states that many food businesses have closed for fear of looting.

Describes the health situation as 'overwhelmed', with waves of people arriving with drownings, hypothermia, open wounds, and fractures, including entire families, children, and pregnant women.

Expresses the EU's readiness to support Spain, including through Frontex, to bring the situation under control.

“"die Bereitschaft der EU zum Ausdruck gebracht, Spanien - unter anderem über Frontex - verstärkt zu unterstützen, um die Lage unter Kontrolle zu bringen"” de

Announces instructions to immediately reinforce controls at the Spanish border and states he will speak again with his Spanish counterpart.

“"die Kontrollen an der spanischen Grenze unverzüglich zu verstärken"” de

Calls the images from Ceuta shocking, states that uncontrolled illegal immigration poses a concrete threat to European border security, and announces readiness to act through extraordinary measures including suspending the Schengen agreement with Spain.

“"Italien wird nicht tatenlos zusehen"” de

States that protecting the EU's external borders is crucial for combating illegal migration, expects all EU member states to fulfill this duty, and welcomes Spain's intention not to let illegal migrants onto the European continent while expecting Morocco to take them back immediately.

“"Ich habe die klare Erwartung an alle EU-Mitgliedstaaten, dass sie dieser Pflicht nachkommen."” de

Describes the images from Ceuta as unacceptable and states that no one should enter the EU without following the rules, demanding dangerous crossings be stopped immediately and smuggling networks be uncovered.

“"inakzeptabel"” de

Uses the events in Ceuta to warn that Democrats would allow homes to be trampled and looted by invaders.

“"Die Demokraten werden zusehen, wie euer Zuhause von Eindringlingen mit Füßen getreten und geplündert wird, und sie werden sich darüber freuen."” de

Uses the events in Ceuta to criticize the previous Biden administration and claim such a situation would never happen under Trump's leadership.

“"Das ist unter Biden passiert. Zum Glück wurde Präsident Trump gewählt, damit so etwas unter seiner Führung niemals passieren würde."” de

Expresses the EU's willingness to increase support for Spain, including through Frontex, to help bring the situation under control.

States that he has ordered an immediate strengthening of controls at the Spanish border.

Announces the suspension of the Schengen agreement with Spain, stating that 'Italy will not stand idly by' and that 'uncontrolled illegal immigration is a concrete threat to the security of European borders'.

States that the protection of the EU's external borders is crucial for combating illegal migration and expects all member states to fulfill this duty.

Describes the images from Ceuta as 'unacceptable', stating that 'we cannot allow anyone to enter the EU without following our rules' and that dangerous crossings must be stopped immediately.

States a member state may exceptionally reintroduce internal border control as a last resort but must notify the Commission and explain how the situation constitutes a serious threat.

““may exceptionally and temporarily reintroduce internal border control as a matter of last resort, to address serious threats to public order or national security””

Calls the mass crossing a violation of Spain's territorial integrity, attributes it to human trafficking mafias exploiting a Supreme Court ruling, and announces a temporary reception center for expedited expulsions.

““a violation of Spain's territorial integrity””

Puts the figure of entrants at about 60,000.

Calls the situation unacceptable, confirms special Schengen rules prevent onward movement from Ceuta, and says border checks on persons departing Ceuta and Melilla remain in force.

““The Schengen borders code provides for special rules that apply to Ceuta and Melilla. Border checks on persons departing from Ceuta and Melilla remain in force.””

Describes the situation as a serious humanitarian crisis, with thousands sleeping in parks and on pavements, and reports some deaths were caused by a crush at the breakwater fence.

““serious humanitarian crisis””

Announces Italy is suspending Schengen arrangements with Spain, keeping the measure only as long as needed, and offers to support European initiatives to assist Spanish institutions.

““In parallel, Italy is ready to support every European initiative to assist Spanish institutions as needed to restore full control of the union's external borders and to address the ongoing situation with determination.””

Says Spain has completely failed to protect the Schengen area's external border and all EU countries should support Italy's proposal to suspend its Schengen status.

““completely failed to protect the Schengen area's external border””

Summons Italy's ambassador after Tajani's comments, calling them unbecoming and accusing Italy of partisan demagoguery.

““unbecoming””

Insist the surge was down to criminal organisations and that Rabat's cooperation with Spain remains exemplary.

““criminal organisations””

States that Morocco has always prioritized legal, orderly and safe migration and indicates the situation developed against Rabat's wishes.

““we have always prioritized legal, orderly and safe migration for all””

Blames the situation on Spain's regularization scheme for undocumented migrants, calling it profoundly wrong and saying it incentivized human trafficking.

““profoundly wrong””

Urges Spain to act swiftly to regain control of the situation and fulfill its commitments within Schengen cooperation.

““act swiftly to regain control of the situation and fulfil its commitments within Schengen cooperation””

Expresses solidarity with Spain in the current situation of illegal migration in Ceuta.

““solidarity with Spain in the current situation of illegal migration in Ceuta””

Expresses solidarity and offers assistance to Spain, while ordering strengthened French controls on the border with Spain with four mobile units and drones as a precautionary measure.

Calls for a tough response, saying military and police reinforcements are insufficient and describing an occupied city with nothing sufficient being done to prevent it.

““People have continued to arrive in Ceuta throughout the night, and those on the ground describe an occupied city, with nothing sufficient being done to prevent it.””

Calls the incident an invasion.

““an invasion””

His government's open stance on irregular immigration is contrasted with other European leaders, and he faces political attacks over the crisis.

Calls on the national government to declare a national security emergency and to deploy more police and the military to protect the border and citizens.

Describes the situation at the border as 'completely chaotic' and says the border has 'completely collapsed'.

“"Biên giới đã hoàn toàn sụp đổ"” vi

Declares Italy is ready to adopt special measures, including the possible suspension of the Schengen free-travel agreement with Spain, to protect borders and ensure citizen safety.

Accuses Italian politicians of exploiting the immigration issue for political purposes and says Madrid needs solidarity from European partners, not 'demagogic statements'.

“"những phát biểu mang tính mị dân"” vi

States that the wave of illegal immigration via Spain will threaten national security.

Describes the situation in Ceuta as extremely urgent and a national security crisis.

“"Chúng ta đang đối mặt một cuộc khủng hoảng an ninh quốc gia"” vi

States that Moroccan authorities opened the Tarajal border crossing to allow the flow of people into Spanish territory.

Describes the migrant crossing as 'a complete invasion'.

“"Đây hoàn toàn là một cuộc xâm lược"” vi

Calls Prime Minister Sanchez a 'traitor' and demands his removal.

“"kẻ phản quốc"” vi