With
@JuanVivasLara today in Brussels, I expressed my full solidarity and of the Commission with the people of Ceuta following the extremely difficult events of this summer.
I commended the authorities, emergency services, civil society and citizens for managing an exceptional situation. Ceuta can count on European solidarity.
We discussed the importance of sustained cooperation between Spain, Morocco and the EU to strengthen border management, prevent dangerous illegal journeys, combat smuggling networks and ensure effective returns and reintegration, including for minors, in line with international law.