Court ruling opens Ceuta border to 49,000 migrants in 24 hours

A court ruling on or shortly before September 18, 2026 opened Europe's border at the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, resulting in approximately 49,000 people crossing in a single 24-hour period. The ruling triggered a major migration influx that sparked discussion across Spanish and EU immigration policy circles.

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