Archive · 3 Aug 2026
EU Urges Stronger Borders, Supports Spain on Immigration
The European Union is a group of countries that work together.
The top boss of the EU, Ursula von der Leyen, wrote a letter to Spain’s leader, Pedro Sanchez.
She said the EU needs to make its borders stronger to stop illegal immigration.
She also offered help to Spain.
The letter was read by Reuters on August 3, 2024.
Ursula von der Leyen wrote a letter to Pedro Sanchez on August 3, 2024.
The letter calls for stronger EU borders at critical points.
It reiterates EU support for Spain to tackle illegal immigration.
The letter was seen by Reuters in Brussels.
The EU aims to improve border security and cooperation with member states.
- Who
- European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez
- What
- Letter urging the EU to strengthen borders and support Spain in tackling illegal immigration
- When
- August 3, 2024
- Where
- Brussels, Belgium (letter seen by Reuters)
- Why
- To address illegal immigration and improve border security at critical points
- Letter date
- August 3, 2024
- Sender
- European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen
- Recipient
- Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez
- Subject
- Strengthening EU borders
- Context
- Illegal immigration support