Ceuta crisis deepens EU divisions as Italy suspends Schengen with Spain

The migration crisis in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta has deepened divisions within the European Union, with up to 5,000 migrants remaining in the city and the death toll now standing at least 100 people, according to the Guardian's Europe live blog. The enclave's president, Juan Jesús Vivas, has been briefing EU lawmakers on what he describes as a 'humanitarian emergency'.

The crisis has triggered a rare suspension of Schengen rules, with Italy choosing to temporarily reimpose border controls with Spain, as The Local Italy reported. The move follows last week's events in Ceuta, where social media accounts reportedly called for another attempt to overwhelm the border crossing.

The EU's top migration official has criticised Spain's plan to regularise undocumented people, saying it sends 'not a good signal' for Europe, according to the Guardian. This public rebuke from Brussels has further strained relations between Madrid and EU institutions.