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France to step up border controls with Spain

France plans to tighten its borders with Spain following recent migration events at the Spanish north African enclave of Ceuta.

By 31 Jul 2026 · 09:30 CET Updated 31 Jul 2026 · 09:30 CET

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France is set to increase controls at its border with Spain, according to the country's interior minister on Friday. The announcement follows an incident where thousands of migrants crossed from Morocco into Spain's north African enclave of Ceuta, as reported by The Local.

Authorities have not yet detailed the exact measures that will be implemented at the border crossings, but the decision comes directly in response to the recent arrivals in Ceuta.

Source: The Local. Read the original report ↗

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