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2026-09-16 09:12:08
[European Parliament Debates Ceuta Migrant Crisis, Vote on Resolution on the 17th, EU Emphasizes Prompt Repatriation of Illegal Residents] (1) On the 15th, the European Parliament held a debate on the Ceuta migrant crisis in Strasbourg, France, and is expected to vote on the relevant resolution on the 17th. (2) At the meeting that day, members of the European Parliament and EU representatives discussed the humanitarian and security situation following the large influx of migrants into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta at the end of July, as well as possible coordinated response measures at the EU level. (3) EU Home Affairs and Migration Commissioner Bruner stated that ensuring the prompt return of all illegal residents of Ceuta remains the EU's top priority. (4) He emphasized that the EU needs to learn from the Ceuta situation, address existing loopholes, strengthen external border controls, and maintain the normal operation of the Schengen Area.
