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EU labels Spain, Italy, Greece and Cyprus 'under migratory pressure'
The European Commission has identified four Mediterranean countries as facing migratory pressure, opening the door to asylum seeker relocations. The Ceuta crisis will have little impact on numbers, while Hungary and Slovakia have failed to contribute to EU solidarity efforts.
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Cracks emerge over Europe’s fragmented approach to Ukraine peace talks
Good morning. I’m Mared Gwyn, holding the newsletter pen again this Friday. In this edition: Meloni takes Brussels to task over its Ukraine peace strategy, and the European Commission is set to unveil its annual migration check-up.
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Police find 74 migrants in overcrowded conditions in Ceuta
The National Police has found 74 migrants crammed into a house in Ceuta's Príncipe district, including 10 unaccompanied minors, and arrested a man on suspicion of labour exploitation, assault and facilitating irregular immigration.
Europe Today
France to deploy army before weekend protests as Italy tightens powers
France will put soldiers on the streets ahead of more weekend protests, after days of violence and vandalism. Italy is giving police new powers, Albania's protests enter a second week, and Greek students march today. In Oslo, Steve Witkoff meets Zelenskyy before heading to Moscow.
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Police clear Guano beach camp in Ceuta days before royal visit
Spain's National Police have cleared Guano beach in Ceuta, where about 400 migrants were still camped, two days before the King and Queen visit the city. It was the last remaining camp; some migrants fled to the nearby hills.