Spanish Prime Minister Sanchez fends off blistering criticism within the EU over Ceuta crisis

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez faced criticism from EU leaders on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, after 50,000 to 60,000 migrants reached Ceuta on July 30 and 31. Many leaders blamed his policies for the crisis. Alicia García-Herrero said, "Europe has shown weakness again." Sanchez said his government acted in close coordination.