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Sanchez faces EU criticism over Ceuta border checks
Filed: Aug 04, 2026 at 6:06 AM ET
Summary: Spanish Prime Minister Sanchez faced blistering criticism in the EU over the Ceuta crisis and calls for new border checks.
WHO: Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez
WHAT: Sanchez fended off blistering EU criticism over the Ceuta crisis as many called for new border checks at sea, air, and land ports of entry.
WHEN: Aug 04, 2026 at 3:18 AM ET
WHERE: European Union
WHY: The criticism was triggered by the Ceuta crisis and blame placed on Spain's progressive policies, alongside calls for additional border checks.
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