Spanish PM calls for urgent EU meeting after ‘selfish’ responses to Ceuta crisis
Summary
Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez asked the European Union (EU) to hold an urgent meeting after tens of thousands of people crossed into the Spanish territory of Ceuta from Morocco. He criticized some EU countries for their negative reactions, especially Italy, which suspended certain travel agreements with Spain.Key Facts
- Over 50,000 people crossed from Morocco into Ceuta on two days in May.
- At least 67 people died trying to cross, some by drowning or being crushed.
- More than 48,000 migrants voluntarily returned to Morocco by Friday evening.
- Italy suspended its Schengen travel arrangements with Spain in response.
- Italy blamed Spain’s migrant regularization program for encouraging human trafficking.
- Spain’s foreign minister called Italy’s comments inappropriate and politically motivated.
- Sánchez wrote to EU leaders condemning negative reactions and asking for solidarity.
- EU officials planned a special meeting to respond to the crisis and coordinate actions.
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