Ursula von der Leyen said "not a single person" about Ceuta migrants reaching Spain or the EU

Tens of thousands of migrants entered Ceuta, Spain’s North African territory bordering Morocco, prompting Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez to accuse other EU leaders of selfishness for imposing border measures and demanding a tougher line. Sánchez said Madrid had restored order at the frontier and sent back nearly all those who crossed. Italy suspended Schengen free movement with Spain, and 22 national leaders asked for an emergency meeting, saying uncontrolled entries could invite further attempts. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen responded by noting that none of the migrants had advanced beyond Ceuta into mainland Spain or any other EU country. She called for stronger external border controls, vigilance at entry points, close coordination, and a shared European approach. The episode highlights friction over migration and open borders within the EU.