Can an EU member state be expelled from the Schengen zone?
Several EU countries have called for Spain to be excluded from the visa-free travel zone following a surge of migrant arrivals in Ceuta.
By Europa Express31 Jul 2026 · 11:30 CETUpdated 31 Jul 2026 · 11:30 CET
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Core Briefing: Can an EU member state be expelled from the Schengen zone?
Strategic Context: Several EU countries have called for Spain to be excluded from the visa-free travel zone following a surge of migrant arrivals in Ceuta.
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According to The Local, several European Union countries have caused a stir by calling to shut Spain out of the bloc's visa-free Schengen travel zone. The demand follows an incident this week where the Spanish enclave of Ceuta in Morocco was overwhelmed by thousands of migrant arrivals, raising questions regarding the rules surrounding the travel area.