Alberto Núñez Feijoo backs the European Parliament resolution on Ceuta, saying the border crisis exposed a failure of government. He has also announced a security plan for the autonomous cities.
Official estimates for Ceuta remain sharply divided. The latest figures range from 2,000 to 13,000 people, with separate discrepancies over arrivals, returns and unaccompanied minors.
A European Parliament resolution directly criticizes Pedro Sánchez over Spain’s handling of the migrant influx into Ceuta and raises the prospect of economic sanctions against Morocco. The move exposes sharp divisions in Brussels over migration policy and Spain’s border strategy.
Authorities in Ceuta are relocating migrants from makeshift beach camps to a port facility to create safer, more organized conditions. The move comes amid legal rulings and European Parliament pressure on Spain and Morocco.
Morocco has agreed with Israel and the US to deepen diplomatic and security cooperation, moving ahead with embassies and direct flights. The deal comes as Morocco's relationship with Spain grows more tense, with Western Sahara still at the center of regional politics.
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.
Spain’s Youth and Children Minister is pressing Ceuta to authorize the immediate relocation of unaccompanied migrant minors to the mainland. Madrid says support is ready, but Ceuta has yet to respond.
Israel and Morocco have agreed to reopen embassies and boost economic cooperation. The deal revives diplomatic ties frozen since 2000. US support and recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara play a basic role.
Morocco and Israel have agreed to exchange embassies, deepening ties with backing from the United States. The deal includes support for Morocco's claim over Western Sahara and comes as conflict continues in Gaza.
Abde put Betis ahead against Getafe with his first goal of the season. The strike came after days of criticism in Morocco over his stance on Ceuta. It was reviewed for a possible handball but ultimately stood.
About 3,000 unaccompanied minors are stranded in Ceuta, where shelters are overwhelmed and officials are refusing to take responsibility. As Madrid and the city’s leaders argue, the children remain in limbo.
Spain’s Audiencia Nacional is investigating who coordinated the July mass entry into Ceuta. Judge María Tardón has ordered biometric and financial analysis to identify those responsible. Authorities face pressure to clarify the scale and planning behind the event.
The PP has firmly rejected moving unaccompanied minors from Ceuta to the mainland. Its position, now aligned with Vox, leaves the government with few options to ease the crisis in the city.
Between 21 and 27 September, France is set for a stretch of summer-like heat, with temperatures forecast to reach up to 10°C above the seasonal average. Meteorologists say the unusual warmth, driven by air masses from Morocco, could break late-September records.
Spain’s Congress saw a heated exchange as Alberto Núñez Feijóo demanded answers from Pedro Sánchez about the Ceuta migrant crisis and Spain’s dealings with Morocco. The government’s evasive responses prompted the opposition to call for accountability.
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.
Authorities in Ceuta are set to dismantle the Trampolín beach camp. With far too few beds at the new port shelter, most migrants face another night outside, caught between violence and uncertainty, with officials silent.
The Partido Popular is calling for urgent EU intervention after thousands crossed into Ceuta. The party accuses the Sánchez government of negligence and says Spain’s southern border has been left exposed. Tensions with Morocco have added to the crisis.
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.
Three Real Madrid players refused to wear shirts supporting Ceuta before the match against Elche, taking them off in front of fans and cameras. Their decision drew attention amid ongoing tensions at the Spanish enclave’s border.
A surge of more than 70,000 migrants into Ceuta in July has sparked a political storm in Spain. The king called the situation “extraordinarily complex,” as parties clashed over what to do with unaccompanied minors and Morocco’s role in their return.
The European Parliament faces direct lobbying from Morocco over the Ceuta border crisis. Spanish parties are clashing in Strasbourg ahead of a basic vote, with the PSOE standing alone in defending Rabat’s role.
Más Madrid dismisses the idea that Morocco is blackmailing Pedro Sánchez with Pegasus data, arguing that migration control is the real source of pressure. The debate highlights Spain’s limited options with Rabat.
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.
Pedro Sánchez has defended his government's alignment with Morocco during the Ceuta migrant crisis, insisting most arrivals must be returned there. Facing criticism from political rivals and coalition partners, Sánchez has set a year-end target for restoring order in the city.
A burned-out truck carrying 25 tons of octopus sat for nearly a month on the A-381, leaving drivers to deal with the smell and raising questions about insurance and public safety.
The European Parliament is reconsidering its migration pact with Morocco after a mass crossing into Ceuta. The incident has put Spanish sovereignty and EU border policy in the spotlight.
The Partido Popular is using the Ceuta crisis to challenge the government at the European level. Feijóo and his allies are pushing for tougher action, exposing sharp divisions over migration policy as pressure mounts on Sánchez.
Pedro Sánchez insists on cooperation with Morocco during the Ceuta migrant crisis. The government has set a year-end target for stability, while opposition parties and public opinion remain unconvinced by Madrid’s approach.
Pedro Sánchez appeared on El Intermedio as the Ceuta border crisis dominated headlines. The prime minister avoided direct answers on Morocco and migration, drawing criticism for his cautious approach as public pressure grew.
Ceuta’s president has called the recent border incident an invasion, accusing Morocco of using migrants as use and Spain’s government of failing to act. The fallout exposes deep rifts over border control and national security.
A legal investigation into the Ceuta migrant influx now threatens senior government officials. Political rivals demand accountability as the crisis exposes divisions within the ruling coalition, leaving the government under mounting pressure.
After weeks of deadlock, Ceuta’s government has begun expanding the Sidi Embarek camp. The planned shelter is to provide beds and showers for 300 migrant women and children, after local volunteers ran out of resources and pressed authorities to act.
Spain has approved a law restoring citizenship to Sahrawis born in Western Sahara. Deputy Tesh Sidi is now focusing on the risks of artificial intelligence, calling it a greater danger than fascism. The move signals a new phase in Spain’s digital and migration policy.
