Many European countries let people travel freely across borders. This rule is called the Schengen Agreement. In August 2026, many migrants tried to cross into Ceuta, a Spanish town in North Africa. Italy stopped some free travel rules with Spain because of safety worries. France sent more police to its border with Spain. Leaders say the open border area is still safe.
In June 2026, the EU started a new migration plan. This plan should help countries work together in a crisis. The Ceuta problem shows that rules alone are not enough. The EU is also talking with social media companies. They want to stop false news about illegal border crossings.