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Ceuta Border Crisis: 49,000 Cross, Italy Threatens Action Feature Image

Ceuta Border Crisis: 49,000 Cross, Italy Threatens Action

Spanish authorities estimate 49,000 people entered Ceuta in 24 hours. At least 18 dead. Italy threatens Schengen suspension as France tightens controls.

· 2 min
Mass Migrant Crossings Overwhelm Spain’s Ceuta Enclave Feature Image

Mass Migrant Crossings Overwhelm Spain’s Ceuta Enclave

Thousands entered Spain’s Ceuta from Morocco on 30 July. Nine died as local authorities declared a humanitarian emergency.

· 4 min
Spain’s New Migrant Legalization Program Sees Over 900,000 Applicants Feature Image

Spain’s New Migrant Legalization Program Sees Over 900,000 Applicants

Spain’s migrant legalization program sees 900,000 applicants, nearly double initial projections, sparking intense political debate and scrutiny.

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Spain Regularises Status of “500, 000” Migrants Amid Political Opposition and Disputed Figures Feature Image

Spain Regularises Status of “500, 000” Migrants Amid Political Opposition and Disputed Figures

Summary Spain’s government has enacted a large-scale regularisation program, granting legal status to approximately 500,000 undocumented migrants through a royal decree issued in early 2026. The initiative, led by Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s Socialist administration, is designed to address labor shortages and humanitarian concerns, with eligibility

· 3 min