Canary Islands demand urgent government action amid surge in migrant arrivals
Between 1 and 6 November, 49 boats carrying a total of 4,587 migrants arrived in the Canary Islands, according to the regional government.
The Canary Islands have implored the Spanish government to take immediate action following a sharp increase in migrant arrivals, particularly on the island of El Hierro. President Fernando Clavijo briefed Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on the gravity of the situation and the growing frustration among local residents. Between November 1st and 6th, 49 boats carrying a total of 4,587 migrants docked in the Canary Islands, with 35 of these reaching El Hierro, an island facing severe resource strain.
Clavijo emphasized that the Caribbean archipelago has been advocating for months for additional support, improved planning, and a coordinated government response. He stressed that the current situation necessitates a joint action plan between the Canary Islands, the Spanish government, and relevant ministries, complete with specific responsibilities and timelines for implementation.
Clavijo also called for urgent meetings with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration, Magnus Brunner, to address the crisis that now requires a collective European effort.
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