Europe · Thursday, 1 October 2026
Macron backs Spain, demands EU action on Ceuta
French President Emmanuel Macron reaffirmed his support for Spain over the Ceuta migration crisis, calling for ‘consideration for every human being’ and a European policy carried through to the end. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez thanked France for its solidarity during the crisis, which saw around 72,000 people cross from Morocco into the enclave in late July.