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EU Approves €114.7M for Ceuta Border Security

By Drooid · Sep 22, 2026, 6:20 AM UTC · How we work

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EU Funds Ceuta

The European Union approved €114.7 million emergency assistance for Ceuta border security on Sept 9, 2026.
Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares said Madrid activated preventive measures and kept contact with Moroccan authorities over migration calls.
Spain launched an anti-disinformation campaign via diplomatic missions in Morocco to warn against irregular crossings.
An attempted mass crossing on Aug 15 was prevented after anti-disinformation efforts and heightened border security deployments.

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EU Funds Ceuta

The European Union approved €114.7 million emergency assistance for Ceuta border security on Sept 9, 2026.
Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares said Madrid activated preventive measures and kept contact with Moroccan authorities over migration calls.
Spain launched an anti-disinformation campaign via diplomatic missions in Morocco to warn against irregular crossings.
An attempted mass crossing on Aug 15 was prevented after anti-disinformation efforts and heightened border security deployments.

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