Spain says Schengen zone not 'compromised' in Ceuta migrant influx

Spain says Schengen zone not 'compromised' in Ceuta migrant influx
Tuesday 4 August 2026 - 14:01

Last week’s surge of irregular migrants into Spain’s north African territory of Ceuta did not “compromise” Europe’s visa-free Schengen travel zone, the Spanish interior minister said on Tuesday.

“It is clear that in no way was the Schengen area compromised in this crisis,” Fernando Grande-Marlaska said following talks with EU counterparts, after partners criticised Spain over its protection of the bloc’s external borders.

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