Manfred Weber

Spain’s government deployed armed forces to Ceuta to address migration chaos after thousands of migrants from Morocco entered the enclave, resulting in at least 19 deaths. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez plans to visit the city to restore normality, while European leaders including Italy’s Giorgia Meloni and France’s Laurent Nuñez demand stricter border controls and Schengen agreement adjustments.

Italy's senior politicians demand Spain's expulsion from the Schengen zone following a migrant influx into Ceuta, a Spanish enclave in Morocco. Spanish officials condemned Italy's rhetoric, citing diplomatic tensions over migration policies.

Thousands of migrants from Morocco have caused chaos in Spain's Ceuta, prompting criticism of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's migration policies. The crisis follows a court decision blocking deportations and has drawn backlash from political opponents and European anti-immigration groups.

EU lawmakers face political challenges during summer recess, including negotiations over Roberta Metsola's potential re-election as Parliament president and distribution of key roles like vice-presidencies and committee chairmanships. The European People’s Party (EPP) and Socialists are at odds over an unpublished agreement, while right-wing and far-right groups may gain influence.

The European People’s Party (EPP) leadership proposed expelling Slovenian MEP Branko Grims for cooperating with far-right lawmakers and deviating from the group’s voting line on key issues. Grims, a member of the Slovenian Democratic Party, organized an event with far-right groups and criticized EU policies, prompting the EPP to condemn his actions and vote on his expulsion.

Manfred Weber, a German political figure, urges ending a 'frugal' budget approach. Germany, his home country, contributes more to the EU budget than it receives and seeks reductions.

Marieke Ehlers, a Dutch lawmaker from Geert Wilders' Party of Freedom, serves as chief whip of the Patriots for Europe, a far-right group in the European Parliament. The group has shifted from opposing Brussels to seeking legislative influence, forming alliances with centrist and right-wing parties to advance policies on migration, environmental deregulation, and other issues.