Spain breaks EU unity on migration and China

Spain has disrupted EU unity on two key fronts, according to BILD. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez objected to tightening migration rules at a recent summit, while Madrid plans to issue about 900,000 documents to legalize illegal migrants, drawing criticism from other EU countries. Sanchez also broke ranks on China policy, stating publicly that China is a 'potential ally' and that Europe should act pragmatically, diverging from the bloc's push to protect industry from cheap Chinese imports. Additionally, European Council President Antonio Costa faced backlash from German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron for launching a diplomatic initiative regarding the Kremlin without prior coordination.