Ceuta crisis: Spain PM blasts ‘selfish’ reaction by some EU countries; calls for ministers to meet
Sanchez said the response of some European governments to the situation “is not only contrary to European law, humanitarian law, and the principles of solidarity that bind us together.”
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has criticized certain European Union nations for their "selfish" response to a migrant crisis in Ceuta, a Northern African enclave governed by Spain. In a letter addressed to EU leaders, Sanchez called for an emergency meeting of interior ministers to coordinate a unified response to the issue.
The crisis saw around 50,000 migrants arriving in Ceuta, with most returning within 48 hours due to inhumane conditions and lack of legal pathways to mainland Europe. At least 67 people died during the crossings, highlighting the deadly risks migrants face. Sanchez expressed serious concern over reactions driven by prejudice, fake news, ignorance, or political interest, emphasizing that the EU cannot afford such unlawful and polarizing responses.
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