This is how the (false) news of the alleged opening of Spain’s borders spread online. The role of local media and social media, which acted as a sounding board and where people are still organising for 15 August 

Dozens of deaths, Madrid’s strained relations with Morocco and Algeria, and the much-repeated war on human traffickers. It is still too early to talk about the ‘day after’

To persist in using a term which, in the public eye, shifts the logic of expediency into the realm of ethics – or, worse still, of sentiment – is a linguistic error. And therefore a conceptual one. And consequently a political one

“The problem lies with the countries of origin; the centres would fill up straight away,” says the former police chief. “Human trafficking must be combated with the utmost commitment, but there is no invasion. It’s Vannacci knocking on the door.”

Solidarity with Madrid and a withdrawal of all criticism of Sánchez: during the extraordinary meeting of interior ministers, 22 countries, including Italy, have backtracked on their stance regarding the handling of the emergency in the exclave. But divisions within the EU over migrants are set to resurface

At the conclusion of the informal EU Council meeting, interior ministers emphasised the importance of developing partnerships that create the right opportunities for people in their countries of origin. However, there was no mention of eliminating pull factors. Piantedosi: “Enough with the taboos.” But the issue of EU funding for extraterritorial hubs remains unresolved

After some initial caution, Spain has called on the Moroccan government to investigate the influx of migrants. The semi-official response contains accusations against criminal organisations and the ‘occupied’ Ceuta

 “Fewer deportations than under Conte and Renzi. At last, even the left, hailing the deportations to Ceuta, endorses the concept of remigration,” says the general. “Regularisation is a disaster; Europe and Italy must change course. Are we to side with this right-wing government? If anything, they will have to agree with us.”