EU chief criticises Spain’s migrant plan after Ceuta crisis meeting
The EU migration commissioner has criticized Spain's plan to regularize undocumented migrants following a recent crisis in Ceuta. The official stated that such policies send a negative signal to the rest of Europe regarding border management.
Why it matters
It underscores the ongoing political tension within the European Union regarding how to handle migration flows and border security.
People wait on the beach in Ceuta for food provided by the Red Cross on Monday after arriving from Morocco. People wait on the beach in Ceuta for food provided by the Red Cross on Monday after arriving from Morocco. European Union EU chief criticises Spain’s migrant plan after Ceuta crisis meeting Migration commissioner says scheme regularising undocumented people ‘not a good signal’ for Europe
Explainer: Why is Ceuta a migration flashpoint?
Prefer the Guardian on Google The EU’s top official on migration has criticised Spain’s plan to regularise undocumented migrants as “not a good signal” for Europe, after an emergency meeting intended to draw a line under divisions on the Ceuta crisis.
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