The Ceuta migration crisis dominated editorial decisions on August 1, as the death toll climbed to 67 and Spain responded by drawing a maritime border. Morning reports focused on the enclave's lockdown and forced returns, with Sueddeutsche describing a city without food or water. By midday, FAZ confirmed the rising fatalities and Prime Minister Sánchez's call for an EU meeting, while Bild reported Spain's new sea boundary. Afternoon coverage highlighted migrants being compelled to return to Morocco, and EU interior ministers scheduled an emergency session for Tuesday. The FIFA investor plans retreat, which had led the previous day, received secondary attention, with UEFA threatening Infantino's position. Domestic politics saw continued CDU infighting over Merz's leadership and the CSD attack aftermath, but neither displaced Ceuta as the lead story.