Spain has called the reaction of EU countries to the migration…
Spain has called the reaction of EU countries to the migration crisis in Ceuta 'unacceptable'. Spanish authorities condemned the 'selfish, polarizing and unacceptable' reaction of some EU countries to the arrival of tens of thousands of migrants from Morocco to the Spanish city of Ceuta.
Consensus
- Around 60,000 migrants crossed into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta from Morocco.
- The migration crisis led to at least 67 deaths, with many drowning during the crossing.
- Spain restored control over the border within 48 hours.
- Spain received support from most EU countries during the crisis.
- Some EU countries called for temporary exclusion of Spain from the Schengen Area.
- Italy unilaterally suspended the Schengen agreement with Spain and reintroduced border controls.
- Spain deployed military forces to Ceuta to restore order.
- Many migrants voluntarily returned to Morocco through the land border by 31 July.
Points of divergence
- Spain described the EU's reaction as 'unacceptable,' accusing some countries of 'selfish, polarizing, and unacceptable' behavior. — tg_bbcrussian
- The Minister of Internal Affairs of Spain stated that the EU's position was 'selfish and unsolidary,' and that the situation in Ceuta was already normalizing. — vesti
- The Spanish Minister of Internal Affairs accused some EU countries of hypocrisy and ignorance, noting that Ceuta is not part of the Schengen Area and that the calls were politically motivated. — vm
- The Prime Minister of Spain called the calls to exclude Spain from Schengen 'selfish, polarizing, and illegal,' and attributed them to prejudice, misinformation, or political interests. — tg_dwglavnoe
Coverage (4 sources)
- Spain called EU countries' reaction to migration crisis in Seville 'unacceptable' Spanish authorities condemned 'selfish, polarizing and unacceptable' — BBC News Русская служба
- Spain's Interior Minister Blamed Some EU Countries for Egoism Amid Crisis in Ceuta — Вести
- Spain's Interior Ministry accuses EU of egoism and hypocrisy over migrant breakthrough situation — Вечерняя Москва
- Spain's Prime Minister called migrant breakthrough calls for temporary exclusion from the Schengen zone 'selfish'... — DW Главное
Key entities
- Spain
- EU
- Seytys
- Schengen zone
- MVD
- European Union
- Pedro Sanchez
- Fernando Grande-Marlaska
- Moscow
- TASS
- Morocco
- European Union (EU)
- Position
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