EU leaders call emergency talks after migrant surge in Ceuta

On August 1, 2026, a majority of EU leaders called for emergency talks after a surge of migrants overran the Spanish North African enclave of Ceuta. The crisis prompted 22 EU heads of state and government to sign an open letter, and EU interior ministers are set to meet on Tuesday to discuss the situation. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez criticized the response to the crisis, while the EU scheduled an emergency meeting to address the crossings. The enclave has become a flashpoint for migration into Europe, with Spain seeking greater EU support.