EU omnibus bill expands outermost region privileges; Spain presses Ceuta/Melilla claim

The European Commission's omnibus bill, published 10 September, extends special legal status for EU outermost regions, potentially affecting Spain's claim over Ceuta and Melilla. The move signals EU-level engagement with Spain's territorial push, though the bill's specific provisions and their impact on the enclaves remain unclear. This matters as it could alter EU institutional treatment of contested territories.