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Can an EU member state be expelled from the Schengen zone

Several European Union countries have called for Spain to be excluded from the visa-free travel area following a massive influx of migrants.

By Europa Express 31 Jul 2026 · 11:30 CET Updated 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 European Union countries have called for Spain to be excluded from the visa-free travel area following a massive influx of migrants.
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Several EU countries have caused a stir after calling to shut Spain out of the European Union's visa-free Schengen travel zone. The calls emerged following events this week in which the Spanish enclave of Ceuta in Morocco was overwhelmed by thousands of migrant arrivals, according to a report by The Local.

The situation has raised questions regarding EU governance and border control policies, specifically prompting examination into whether an existing member state can legally be removed from the Schengen travel zone. Further details regarding potential mechanisms or official responses from Brussels were not immediately outlined in the report.

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This brief is based on reporting by The Local.

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