EU calls emergency meeting to discuss Ceuta migrant crossings
There have been tense exchanges between Spain and other EU states over the influx of migrants into the enclave of Ceuta.
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Notable Quotes
"I had 'serious concerns' about some European governments."
— Pedro Sánchez , Politician
"We cannot allow anyone to come to our Union without abiding by our rules."
— Ursula von der Leyen , Politician
"I demand that Morocco take back illegal migrants immediately."
— Friedrich Merz , Politician
Key People
Andy Burnham is the chief minister of Jersey and a prominent Labour Party figure.
German Chancellor.
Giorgia Meloni is the Premier of Italy.
Prime Minister of Denmark concerned by the train accident.
Michael Martin is the Taoiseach (Prime Minister) of Ireland.
He is the Prime Minister of Spain.
Ursula von der Leyen is the president of the European Commission.
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There have been tense exchanges between Spain and other EU states over the influx of migrants into the enclave of Ceuta.
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