EU calls for 'united action' on border protection after Ceuta mass crossing

Amid last week's mass crossing in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen has reiterated the EU's support for tackling illegal migration, France 24 reports. The incident has fueled anti-immigrant rhetoric among right-wing European politicians and sparked diplomatic tensions, notably between Spain and Italy. EU interior ministers are scheduled to convene for an emergency video conference to address the situation.

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