The right’s exploitation of the Ceuta migrant ‘crisis’ almost guarantees that it will happen again | Ruben Andersson
Summary
Thousands of mainly Moroccan migrants recently crossed into the Spanish territory of Ceuta, causing a political crisis. Right-wing groups and some European leaders blamed Spain’s immigration policies, but the situation is linked to complex relations between Spain, Morocco, and Algeria.Key Facts
- Thousands of migrants entered Ceuta, a small Spanish enclave in North Africa.
- Spain’s far-right party and some international leaders criticized Spain’s immigration policies.
- Ceuta’s border with Morocco is heavily militarized, with advanced security measures.
- Morocco can influence border control and has used migration as a political tool.
- Spain’s recent warmer ties with Algeria, a rival of Morocco, might have affected the crisis.
- Spanish authorities say people smugglers and misinformation partly caused the surge.
- Moroccan security forces reportedly softened border control and may have encouraged crossings.
- Spain and the EU rely on Morocco for controlling migration but find it hard to criticize the country directly.
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