Pedro Sánchez called the eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen a social tragedy and demanded urgent parliamentary action. He blamed Madrid authorities for failing to protect a vulnerable tenant and said the Government would bring its housing decree back to Congress.
Morocco votes on 23 September as Spain watches the Ceuta and Melilla borders. Rabat faces pressure after the July crisis, while new calls to cross have appeared on social media.
Yahya Yahya, head of the Committee for the Liberation of Ceuta and Melilla, has threatened violent resistance if King Felipe VI visits the Spanish-controlled cities. He calls them 'occupied presidios' and says protests could follow.
Spain and Morocco are reinforcing the borders of Ceuta and Melilla ahead of Wednesday. It is the sixth alert since July, prompting both cities to deploy extra police units.
Spain and Morocco will discuss Ceuta in New York this week. The talks will cover migrant returns and the people still in the city, as well as online calls for another mass entry attempt before 23 September.
Spain is reinforcing security at its borders in Ceuta and Melilla ahead of Morocco's 23 September elections. Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska cited social media alerts and delays affecting thousands of migrants and minors.
Feijóo wants Europe to strengthen Ceuta's role at the border. He is calling for permanent Frontex support and faster returns after the July 30 to 31 crisis.
Morocco has sent hundreds of officers and four water-cannon trucks to the Ceuta border. The move follows Spanish warnings about social-media calls for a collective crossing on election day.
Security forces have reinforced the area around Castillejos before Morocco's vote. Spain's embassy has rejected online claims about automatic entry rights, while Ceuta continues to process hundreds of migrant minors.
Carles Puigdemont has questioned Spain's position on Ceuta and Melilla. His remarks come as migration pressures lead a new political clash.
Spain has rushed dozens of Guardia Civil officers to Melilla after intelligence flagged a spike in online calls for a mass border crossing. Officials warn the current force may not be enough if thousands try to storm the fence.
Alberto Núñez Feijoo has pledged an integrated strategy for Ceuta and Melilla, including weekly Cabinet attention for both cities. Support from Brussels gives the proposal a broader European structure.
More than 3,000 migrants were moved to a temporary port centre in Ceuta. Feijóo promised tighter border controls and additional security forces if elected.
Tensions flared at Melilla’s official celebration as Minister Elma Saiz was loudly booed while PP leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo received applause. The city’s president accused Madrid of inaction and demanded the return of undocumented migrants.
Moroccan political parties have revived sovereignty demands over Ceuta and Melilla. Migrants stranded in Ceuta face harsh conditions, while humanitarian concerns are sidelined as the election campaign intensifies.
Spain plans to open two permanent migrant identification centers in Ceuta and Melilla, each with 800 beds. The goal is to process arrivals more quickly and reduce overcrowding in public spaces.
The European Commission has publicly supported Morocco after thousands of migrants crossed into Ceuta. Brussels is now urging Spain to speed up returns and tighten border controls, exposing sharp divisions within the European Parliament.
King Felipe has publicly thanked Ceuta’s civil servants and volunteers for their work during the July border breach. His comments highlight the city’s response and the ongoing delay of his official visit.
Nearly 80,000 migrants entered Ceuta, triggering a political storm over conflicting accounts of intelligence warnings and prompting a basic resignation. The government says Spain can defend its borders while upholding international law.
Spanish transport companies and self-employed drivers who do not qualify for professional diesel refunds have until 30 October to claim up to €900 per eligible vehicle. The new aid targets those hit hardest by fuel tax changes, with payments scaled by vehicle type and location.
The Partido Popular has unveiled a new stance on Morocco as the Ceuta border crisis deepens. Feijóo’s team rejects Madrid’s passive approach and calls for a reset in bilateral relations, signaling a break with years of Spanish caution.
Morocco has openly challenged Spain’s territorial integrity and judicial independence. While the government remains silent, the Partido Popular has stepped forward with a direct response. The diplomatic standoff leaves basic questions unanswered.
A Malian refugee lost his left eye after a police baton strike at the Melilla border. After years of legal delays, the case is back in court in Barcelona, raising questions about police accountability in Spain.
The government faces criticism after the Supreme Court suspended voting rights for new citizens under the 'ley de nietos'. Sánchez accuses the right of undermining democracy and calls for a quick resolution.
Ceuta's migration emergency has forced EU leaders to confront urgent calls for action. Spanish and European officials are debating tougher border measures and a permanent EU presence in the city.
Spain’s foreign minister is in Brussels to push for a lasting EU role for Ceuta and Melilla. The government wants the cities to have fixed seats in the Committee of the Regions and is exploring Customs Union entry. The outcome could change how the cities fit into Europe.
Morocco has secured unprecedented support from the US and Israel, reshaping the Western Sahara dispute. Spain faces renewed pressure over Ceuta and Melilla as Rabat asserts itself on the international stage.
Alberto Núñez Feijóo accuses Pedro Sánchez of failing Ceuta during the migration crisis. The PP leader calls for a political shift and criticizes PSOE mayors for not joining solidarity marches. Tensions rise ahead of basic elections.
Morocco’s public works minister has reaffirmed the country’s claim to Ceuta amid diplomatic friction and recent border incidents, presenting Spain’s government with a direct challenge to its territorial stance.
Spain has approved 21.5 million euros in direct subsidies for Ceuta and Melilla to cover the high cost of supplying water. Ceuta will receive an extra 2 million euros in response to a recent migration crisis, bringing total aid to 23.5 million euros for 2026.
Spain formally protested to Morocco after two ministers called for the "liberation" of Ceuta and Melilla. The Moroccan ambassador was summoned but could not attend. Tensions over the enclaves have escalated, prompting urgent diplomatic action.
Spain’s government reports a drop in irregular migration but leaves out the unprecedented arrival of over 70,000 migrants in Ceuta at the end of July. Official figures remain incomplete as authorities work to process the surge.
Jesús Sanz, Archbishop of Oviedo, has compared anti-migration protests in Ceuta to the 'reconquista' and accused the government of failure. His statements have revived tensions over Spain's migration policy and church-state relations.
Pedro Sánchez signals a shift in Madrid’s stance on the Ceuta border crisis. The government now says Moroccan involvement is possible as new intelligence and official reports emerge, putting Spain’s border policy under fresh pressure.
Morocco warns of a new crisis if King Felipe VI visits Ceuta. The planned royal trip is seen as a direct challenge to Rabat’s claim over the enclave. Spanish-Moroccan relations face renewed strain just weeks before Morocco’s elections.
