EU commends Spain's 'swift response' to Ceuta migrant crisis
About 70,000 of the 72,000 people who came to Ceuta illegally last week have been returned to Morocco, Spain says.
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Notable Quotes
"the Schengen zone had not been compromised and that he hoped Italy would lift any added controls 'as soon as possible.'"
— Fernando Grande-Marlaska , Politician
"the EU stood in solidarity with Spain and that migration required 'a united European response.'"
— Jim O'Callaghan , Politician
"such 'uncontrolled immigration' was a security threat to Europe."
— Giorgia Meloni , Politician
"he had 'serious concerns' about some European governments."
— Pedro Sánchez , Politician
"he was 'very satisfied' with Spain's quick response."
— Morten Bødskov , Politician
"the incident had been a 'test' of European resilience and border security."
— Magnus Brunner , Politician
Key People
Andrej Babiš is a billionaire and the Prime Minister of the Czech Republic.
Fernando Grande-Marlaska is the Interior Minister of Spain.
Giorgia Meloni is the Premier of Italy.
He is the Irish Justice Minister.
He is an EU commissioner.
He is Denmark's immigration minister.
He is the Prime Minister of Spain.
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About 70,000 of the 72,000 people who came to Ceuta illegally last week have been returned to Morocco, Spain says.
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