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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: EU Urges Stronger Borders After Ceuta Migrant Surge
Caption: EU Urges Stronger Borders After Ceuta Migrant Surge. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has called for stronger border security following the recent migrant surge into Ceuta. Spanish officials say nearly 69,500 migrants have now returned to Morocco after crossing into the Spanish exclave last week. Authorities reported 72 deaths on the Spanish side of the border and 11 more inside Morocco. European Union interior ministers are holding emergency talks to discuss the crisis and possible coordinated policy responses. The crossings have sparked tensions between member states, with Italy temporarily suspending its Schengen arrangement with Spain. Several governments backed tighter border measures, while Spain criticized partners it accused of exploiting the crisis politically. Von der Leyen said protecting the European Union's external borders is a shared responsibility requiring greater cooperation and vigilance. She also called for stronger anti-smuggling efforts, faster migrant returns, and closer partnerships to reduce irregular migration. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs and Politics,European Union,Ursula von der Leyen,Ceuta,Spain,Morocco,migrants,migration,border security,Schengen,European Commission,irregular migration,human smuggling,EU interior ministers,border control,refugee crisis
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