Spain

A significant dispute has emerged within the Spanish government concerning intelligence warnings related to the recent migrant influx in Ceuta. Moncloa, the Prime Minister's office, has publicly denied receiving prior alerts from the CNI regarding the situation and has voiced support for Fernando Grande-Marlaska, the Minister of the Interior. This stance directly contradicts statements from Margarita Robles, the Minister of Defence, who has revealed details about a CNI alert provided to the Interior Minister the day before the incursion.

Amidst this internal conflict, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has requested to appear before Congress to provide explanations on the government's handling of the Ceuta crisis, although he has sought a 27-day postponement for his appearance. Concurrently, the government is moving forward with legislation aimed at accelerating the expulsion of irregular immigrants.

Further developments in Ceuta include reports of seven schools being vandalized, leading to parental safety concerns, and the Official State Gazette listing sports facilities to accommodate migrants despite local opposition. An epidemiologist, Joan Caylà, has also warned of potential epidemic outbreaks if undiagnosed cases in Ceuta are not addressed. Separately, a fire in the Collserola area near Barcelona has been stabilized after prompting evacuations, and an Irish couple was found dead in their Cullera home.