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Ceuta's leader says at least 100 died during last week's mass crossings from Morocco, with thousands still in the territory. The EU warns that Europe's border security is too dependent on one neighbor's cooperation, calling the situation 'vulnerable.'
The EU's AI Act entered a new phase on 2 August, requiring chatbots and AI-generated content to be clearly labelled, with fines for non-compliance. Meanwhile, high-risk rules on biometrics, migration, and employment have been postponed to December 2027, drawing criticism from rights groups.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has called for stronger EU border security and outlined five priority areas for migration control after tens of thousands of migrants crossed into Spain's Ceuta enclave. She praised Spain's handling of the crisis and urged enhanced returns of those without the right to stay, while EU ministers prepared for emergency talks amid deep divisions over migration policy.
EU interior ministers will hold an emergency meeting after about 60,000 migrants flooded into Spain's Ceuta enclave in days, the largest such wave in the area's history. Spain says most have left, but the crisis has triggered political reactions and border controls across Europe.
Spain has slammed the EU's response to the migrant crisis in Ceuta, demanding urgent and more coordinated action. The crisis has exposed divisions within the bloc over migration policy, as Spain pressures Brussels for binding solutions.
Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez has called for an emergency EU meeting after rebuking some member states for their “selfish, divisive and unlawful” response to the Ceuta border crisis. Over 50,000 people entered the Spanish enclave from Morocco, prompting political turmoil and calls to suspend Spain from Schengen.
Iranian Foreign Minister held a telephone conversation with the European Union's foreign policy chief, discussing bilateral cooperation and regional developments. The call underscored the importance of continued dialogue and international cooperation, though specific details were not released.
The EU has imposed visa restrictions on Somali nationals, escalating a dispute over the readmission of Somalis living illegally in Europe. Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud says the country will accept genuine citizens but demands Europe verify the identities of returnees. The move adds to existing travel hurdles for Somalis, including a US travel ban.
A decade after the historic referendum, the UK remains divided over Brexit. While polls show a majority now regret leaving, many pro-Leave voters still believe the decision was right, citing sovereignty and democracy as key reasons.
