Several EU member states call for Spain to be shut out of the visa-free Schengen area after a surge in migrant arrivals overwhelms the Spanish enclave of Ceuta in Morocco. The question raised is whether an EU member state can be expelled from the Schengen zone as a consequence of migration pressures. Reporting focuses on the legal and political debate triggered by the Ceuta situation, where thousands of people arrive in a short period. While some countries argue for restricting Spain’s access to the Schengen system, other positions in the discussion underline that Schengen participation is governed by EU rules and procedures rather than ad hoc measures. The coverage indicates that the issue would likely require formal steps under the Schengen framework and involves both national and EU-level decision-making. Overall, the articles present the debate as ongoing, with no indication that any exclusion is already in place, but with member states publicly raising the possibility in response to events at Ceuta.