Spain Blasts EU Allies' 'Selfish' Reaction To Ceuta Crisis: 'Prejudice'
Summary
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez criticized some European countries for their negative response to the recent migration crisis in Ceuta, a Spanish territory in North Africa. Tens of thousands of migrants crossed from Morocco, but the Spanish government regained control quickly and returned most migrants, while calling for more EU cooperation on migration.Key Facts
- Between 50,000 and 60,000 migrants entered Ceuta from Morocco in a few days; most have since returned.
- At least 67 people died during the crisis, including from drowning and a stampede.
- Spain restored border control in 48 hours and provided help to migrants.
- Spain worked closely with Morocco, but received little support from other EU countries.
- Italy and some northern European countries criticized Spain, even suggesting suspending Spain from the EU’s border-free Schengen area.
- Spain says it has reduced irregular migration and has the EU’s second most secure external border.
- Spain called for an urgent EU meeting to plan a shared response to migration crises.
- The crisis revealed tensions within the EU over how to handle borders and migrants.
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