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Friedrich Merz Criticised Over Ceuta Migration Crisis
In early August, tens of thousands of migrants left Morocco and entered the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, prompting an urgent video meeting of EU interior ministers. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz signed a joint letter with 22 EU member states pledging to prevent uncontrolled border crossings, while Spain reported that most of the migrants have already been returned.
German Left party leader Ines Schwerdtner publicly accused Merz of “falling into the ultra‑right trap” and urged Germany to stand firmly with Spain, warning that disinformation – possibly AI‑generated – could be used to destabilise the situation. EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called for an immediate halt to illegal crossings, the dismantling of smuggling networks and rapid returns of migrants.
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Ceuta · Friedrich Merz · Ines Schwerdtner · Spain · Ursula von der Leyen
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Schwerdtner warned that disinformation, possibly AI‑generated, may be used to destabilise the situation. www.berlin-live.de
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The joint letter was signed by 22 EU member states, including Germany. www.berlin-live.de
- [○ 1 SOURCE] EU interior ministers held an urgent video meeting to discuss the Ceuta migration crisis. www.berlin-live.de
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Spanish government reported that most of the migrants have been returned to Morocco. www.berlin-live.de
- [○ 1 SOURCE] German Chancellor Friedrich Merz signed a joint letter with 22 EU member states to prevent uncontrolled border crossings. www.berlin-live.de
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Ursula von der Leyen called for an immediate end to illegal crossings, dismantling smuggling networks and rapid returns of migrants.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Ines Schwerdtner, leader of Germany's Left party, publicly criticised Merz, accusing him of falling into the “ultra‑right trap”. www.berlin-live.de
- [○ 1 SOURCE] More than 50,000 migrants from Morocco entered Ceuta in recent days.