EU weighs Spain's request for permanent Frontex, Europol presence in Ceuta

Spain has requested a permanent Frontex and Europol mission in Ceuta, and the EU Commission has 'open questions' on the proposal. The request signals a shift toward a more permanent EU border-security footprint at a key external land border, though the Commission's reservations leave the timeline and scope uncertain. This matters as it could set a precedent for EU border management and migration policy in the Western Mediterranean.