# EU calls for ‘united action’ on border protection after Ceuta mass crossing

https://mins.news/en/item/12437

- France 24, 2026-08-03 15:18 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/eu-calls-for-united-action-on-border-protection-after-ceuta-mass-crossing

> European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has reaffirmed the European Union’s support for efforts to tackle illegal migration. Her statement follows last week’s chaos in Ceuta, the Spanish enclave in North Africa. The crisis has encouraged anti-immigrant rhetoric from right-wing politicians across Europe. It has also triggered diplomatic tensions between Spain and some EU members, particularly Italy. At Rome’s request, EU interior ministers are scheduled to hold an emergency video conference on August 3.

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