Migrants in Ceuta: Is fear of migration becoming a danger to Europe?

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has requested an urgent meeting of EU interior ministers following a surge of migrants into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. Tens of thousands of people crossed from Morocco, with at least 67 reported dead during the attempt. While most have since returned, the incident has ignited a sharp dispute among European nations over border and migration policies.

Several European governments have criticized Spain's handling of the situation. Italy, in particular, has threatened to unilaterally exclude Spain from the Schengen free travel area. Sánchez has rejected these criticisms, highlighting the complex challenges of managing uncontrolled border crossings. The article questions why some EU partners reacted so strongly and why the deaths are being marginalized in the European debate.

Beyond the migration crisis, the report delves into the severe conditions in Tunisia. The country is grappling with extreme heat, with temperatures reaching up to 50 degrees Celsius, leading to widespread wildfires. Frequent power outages, caused by the strain on the electricity grid from air conditioning use, have resulted in spoiled food and significant losses for small businesses already suffering from an economic crisis. The article notes that insufficient investment in the power supply has occurred over years, despite President Kais Saied's promises to restore state functionality. The report also touches on Saied's increasingly authoritarian rule and the EU's cautious approach to criticizing his governance.