A situation arose in Ceuta, Spain, where Moroccan nationals were illegally crossing the border en masse. The EU held an emergency meeting of interior ministers to discuss response measures, including proposing financial support for Spain to strengthen its borders. Most of the migrants who entered Ceuta voluntarily returned to Morocco on the same day, and none moved to mainland Europe. However, this incident sparked controversy within the EU regarding Spain's migrant inclusion policies. The EU assessed that it had overcome this situation and demonstrated its border security capabilities.
