The live Europe Today programme focuses on Ceuta’s appeal for EU help and Hungary’s expulsion of 10 Russian diplomats.

Eeuronews2026-09-09 05:59

Ceuta Mayor Juan Jesus Vivas appealed to the European Union in Brussels on September 8 for help repatriating migrants who entered the Spanish North African enclave from Morocco during a mass border-crossing attempt in late July, as well as for stronger border security.

VVOA Chinese2026-09-08 12:14

Spain’s highest criminal court has opened a criminal investigation into the influx of migrants into Ceuta. The decision was based on a police report alleging “total permissiveness” by Moroccan security forces.

Eeuronews2026-09-07 19:18

New York Times World contributor Aida Alami draws on field reporting at Morocco’s border to challenge claims that the mass crossing was primarily orchestrated by the state. She acknowledges Morocco’s past use of migration in dealings with Spain and the possibility of tactical decisions by security forces, but stresses the need to separate evidence from inference.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-04 12:31

Spain’s prime minister says there is no solid evidence that Moroccan authorities orchestrated a mass arrival of migrants in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta in North Africa. Journalist Graham Keeley gives his assessment.

TTRT World2026-09-04 11:51

Spanish EPP MEP Antonio López-Istúriz said Pedro Sanchez’s government was “weak” over the Ceuta crisis and should have acted sooner. He said national police and intelligence services had warned that thousands of irregular migrants were preparing to enter Ceuta.

Eeuronews2026-09-04 09:13

Spanish MEP Antonio López-Istúriz criticises Spain’s government over its handling of the Ceuta crisis and says Morocco was clearly involved. He also recalls that the European Parliament condemned Spain in 2021 for taking no action against what he described as this kind of test by Morocco’s government.

Eeuronews2026-09-04 07:21

Russia is actively targeting Europeans in an effort to divide EU leaders and spread fear among citizens. In Spain, Prime Minister Sánchez faces a deepening crisis after thousands of irregular migrants entered Ceuta last month, while the far-right AfD is projected to win a local election in eastern Germany.

Eeuronews2026-09-04 06:58

Europe Today examines Russia’s actions targeting Europe, the deepening crisis in Ceuta and polls showing the AfD ahead in eastern Germany.

Eeuronews2026-09-04 06:33

Migration crossings at Ceuta have become a political flashpoint in Spain and internationally. Pedro Sánchez faces opponents portraying migration as an existential threat, while Spain’s far right amplifies “invasion” rhetoric. The crisis also highlights the geopolitical leverage that comes with controlling the border.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-04 05:22

Large demonstrations across Spain are putting Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez under pressure over his government's response to the Ceuta migration crisis, during which tens of thousands entered the Spanish territory. The report examines competing narratives behind the mass crossing and its implications for Europe.

DDW News2026-09-04 02:00

Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez says Spain has found no evidence that Moroccan authorities organised July’s deadly rush into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. Addressing parliament, he rejected allegations in a newly surfaced police report that the arrival of more than 70,000 people was a planned attempt to overwhelm border controls rather than spontaneous migration.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-03 15:10

A month after 72,000 undocumented migrants entered Spain’s Ceuta enclave, Spanish vessels rescued more than 80 migrants near the Canary Islands. At least five people died, while arrivals from West Africa have fallen 57% this year. Alanna O’Malley of Erasmus University Rotterdam provided analysis.

TTRT World2026-09-03 13:37

Pedro Sanchez pledged to publish all documents related to the Ceuta crisis while defending officers’ rapid response. He also pointed to a surge in social media messaging as an influence on the mass crossing.

Eeuronews2026-09-03 13:07

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez told lawmakers there is no evidence that Morocco’s government orchestrated the migrant crisis in Ceuta. His comments followed nationwide protests by tens of thousands over his handling of the influx. Sanchez called Ceuta both a humanitarian crisis and an administrative challenge, while rejecting a police report that appeared to blame Morocco.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-03 11:58

A wave of social media posts has attacked the Red Cross over its handling of the Ceuta crisis. Some claim it helped transport Moroccan men to mainland Spain, while others allege it prioritised migrants over Spaniards. The Cube investigates.

Eeuronews2026-09-03 11:51

Tens of thousands of people demonstrated across Spain on Wednesday over the continuing humanitarian crisis in Ceuta. They demanded solutions and blamed Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez for his government’s handling of the situation.

TThe Associated Press2026-09-03 10:00

A crisis that remains unresolved is keeping Pedro Sánchez’s government in disarray. A leaked police report suggested Moroccan forces helped migrants cross illegally into Ceuta, prompting Europe Editor Maria Tadeo to explain why the issue continues to unsettle the Spanish government.

Eeuronews2026-09-03 07:30

European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen says Europe is entering a new security era marked by growing hybrid threats. Spain’s government is in disarray after a leaked report revealed Morocco’s involvement in the Ceuta crisis, while EU affairs ministers discuss the bloc’s budget in Dublin.

Eeuronews2026-09-03 06:56

The live edition of Europe Today examines Europe’s entry into a new security era and another crisis facing Spain’s government.

Eeuronews2026-09-03 06:22

Residents of Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta protested Madrid’s response to a migration crisis sparked by a deadly border surge in July. Demonstrations were also held across the country, while police dispersed protesters in Madrid.

RReuters2026-09-03 05:58

Madrid residents joined nationwide protests on Wednesday to support the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, which is facing an unprecedented migration crisis after a mass border crossing from Morocco in late July. Demonstrators insisted Ceuta is Spanish. Nearly five weeks ago, at least 72,000 people entered the enclave, and local authorities estimate more than 10,000 migrants…

GGlobal News2026-09-03 00:51

People rally in Madrid to support Ceuta, Spain’s North African enclave, which is facing an unprecedented migration crisis that many blame on the central government.

RReuters2026-09-02 18:22

Residents of Spain’s Ceuta called for calm as hundreds of rallies were held nationwide in solidarity with the North African enclave. Nearly five weeks after at least 72,000 people crossed from Morocco in a deadly border surge, Ceuta authorities estimate that more than 10,000 migrants, including unaccompanied minors, remain stranded in makeshift camps, streets and on beaches.

RReuters2026-09-02 17:31