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EU calls for 'united action' on border protection after Ceuta mass crossing

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen reiterated the EU's support to tackle illegal migration following last week's chaos in Spain's Ceuta enclave. The crisis has fanned anti-immigrant rhetoric and sparked diplomatic tension between Spain and some EU members.

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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen reiterated the EU's support for tackling illegal migration following last week's chaos in Spain's Ceuta enclave in North Africa. The crisis has fanned anti-immigrant rhetoric among right-wing politicians across Europe.

The crossings in Ceuta have sparked diplomatic tension between Spain and some EU members, notably Italy. Spain argues its partners have not shown adequate solidarity, while some member states are pushing their own border policies.

An emergency video conference of EU interior ministers is planned at Rome's request. It remains unclear whether the meeting will produce agreement on a joint border-protection strategy.

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