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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Von Der Leyen Backs Spain After Ceuta Migration Crisis
Caption: Von Der Leyen Backs Spain After Ceuta Migration Crisis. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has voiced support for Spain following the migrant crisis in Ceuta, praising the government's handling of the situation. Von der Leyen wrote to Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez after he accused some EU leaders, including Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, of exploiting the crisis and calling for Spain's suspension from the Schengen Area. Around 50,000 migrants crossed into Ceuta from Morocco last week, with dozens dying during the attempt, although most have since returned to Morocco. The Commission chief praised Spain and Morocco for swiftly returning migrants and preventing further movement into mainland Spain and the rest of Europe. EU interior ministers are due to hold an emergency meeting to discuss the crisis after 22 EU leaders called for a coordinated response. Von der Leyen said migration is a European challenge requiring a European response and pledged financial and operational support, including assistance from Frontex, Europol and the EU asylum agency. She also called for stronger external border management, closer cooperation with partner countries, tougher action against migrant smuggling networks and more effective returns. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,Ursula von der Leyen,Pedro Sánchez,Giorgia Meloni,Spain,Italy,Ceuta,Morocco,European Commission,Schengen,migration
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