InternationalMigration
Week After Mass Crossing, Chaos Remains in Ceuta
A week after tens of thousands crossed into Ceuta, 2,000-8,000 migrants remain, mostly minors, as Spain braces for a possible new wave.
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InternationalPolitics
Ceuta Death Toll Hits 67 as EU Rifts Deepen
Spanish PM condemns 'selfish attitude' of certain EU countries as Ceuta death toll rises to 67 following mass migrant crossing.
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PoliticsEurope
Ceuta Crisis Exposes Europe's Fragile Unity on Migration
The mass crossing at Ceuta revealed how easily the EU can be divided on migration. Analysis of the crisis, Morocco's role, and what it means for Europe.
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PoliticsEurope
EU ministers unite on Ceuta as De Wever demands answers
EU interior ministers express solidarity with Spain after 72,000 migrants crossed into Ceuta, as Belgian PM De Wever calls for a thorough investigation.
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PoliticsEurope
Belgium Split Over Schengen Suspension for Spain
MR's Bouchez calls for partial Schengen suspension of Spain after Ceuta crisis; N-VA's Van Overtveldt opposes, exposing coalition tensions.
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PoliticsEurope
22 EU Leaders Sign Letter on Migration Weaponization
22 EU leaders, including Belgium's De Wever, sign letter demanding action after 60,000 migrants entered Ceuta, calling weaponization unacceptable.
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PoliticsEurope
Bouchez Calls for Partial Suspension of Spain from Schengen
Belgian MR leader Georges-Louis Bouchez calls for partial suspension of Spain from Schengen amid the Ceuta migration crisis that left 72 dead.
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Society
Grandchildren of Guest Workers Return to Morocco
Grandchildren of Moroccan guest workers in Belgium are returning to Morocco, drawn by economic opportunity and a desire to be part of its transformation.
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MigrationEurope
Correspondent: Ceuta Migrant Push Is an Organized Operation
VRT's Sven Tuytens says the mass migrant push into Ceuta was an organized operation Morocco knowingly allowed, as nearly 49,000 crossed from Morocco.
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Society
Brussels Exodus Continues: 37,000 Residents Left in 2025
Nearly 37,000 residents left Brussels in 2025, deepening the capital's outflow as Flanders draws record numbers of new arrivals.
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PoliticsSociety
Belgium Halves Asylum Shelter Places, Sparking Outrage
Belgium cuts emergency asylum shelter places in Brussels from 2,000 to 1,000, sparking outrage from aid groups warning of homelessness and crisis.
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International PoliticsReligion
Pope Leo XIV Chooses Lampedusa Over Washington
On July 4, the first American pope visited Lampedusa instead of Washington, signaling migration as his priority over traditional diplomacy.
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Crime & AccidentsMigration
Belgium Incidents: Fatal Crash, Suspicious Death, Migrants
Five major incidents across Belgium on June 20-21: E34 crash, suspicious death in Marke, migrant interception, Kortrijk terrace crash, Leuven checkpoint.
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Immigration & Border SecurityEurope
15 Migrants Intercepted Off Belgian Coast in Crossing Bid
Belgian authorities intercept 15 migrants without life jackets off Oostduinkerke coast, highlighting shift in Channel smuggling routes.
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InternationalPolitics
Swiss Voters Reject Population Cap in Migration Referendum
Swiss voters rejected a proposal to cap the population at 10 million, with 54.8% voting against. The result preserves EU relations and signals stability.
—4 min read
International PoliticsEurope
EU Lawmakers Urge Belgium to Deny Visas to Taliban Delegates
Nearly 40 MEPs urge Belgian Foreign Minister Prévot to deny visas to a Taliban delegation invited by the European Commission for migration talks.
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PoliticsEurope
Belgium's Migration Services 'Too Slow, Complex': Ombudsman
Belgium's Federal Ombudsman releases scathing report on migration services, citing excessive delays, opaque rules, and procedural ping-pong.
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PoliticsUnited States
The Red State, Blue State Divide: More Than Just Politics
Research shows ideological sorting between red and blue states is driven by taxes, safety, and housing costs, not just political affiliation.
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PoliticsEurope
Hegseth Calls Migration an 'Invasion' in D-Day Speech
Pete Hegseth sparked outrage by calling European migration an 'invasion' in his D-Day speech, drawing condemnation from historians and European leaders.
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EconomyPolitics
Red States Lure Americans With Lower Housing Costs
Red states attract new residents with lower housing costs and deregulation, contrasting with blue state policies and reshaping population patterns.
—6 min read
PoliticsEurope
Belgium Overhauls Asylum Appeals in Major Migration Reform
Belgian Chamber adopts sweeping reform of the Council for Alien Law Litigation, introducing three-track procedures and confidential evidence access.
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Migration & SocietyPolitics
West Flanders governor warns of migrant drownings on coast
West Flanders Governor Carl Decaluwé warns migrants face imminent drownings as smugglers shift Channel crossings to Belgian beaches.
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