Party in Spain’s government questions co-hosting 2030 World Cup with Morocco after migration crisis
Summary
A small party in Spain’s government is asking to rethink Spain’s plan to co-host the 2030 World Cup with Morocco and Portugal. This comes after a migration crisis where tens of thousands crossed from Morocco into the Spanish city of Ceuta, leading to criticism of Morocco’s actions.Key Facts
- Sumar, a small left-wing party in Spain’s government, presented a motion to reconsider co-hosting the 2030 World Cup with Morocco.
- The motion is non-binding and may not get wide support in Spain’s 350-seat Parliament.
- Around 72,000 people crossed from Morocco into Ceuta last week; about 2,000 remain there.
- More than 80 people died trying to cross into Ceuta by swimming near the border.
- Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez defended Morocco’s quick help in returning most migrants.
- Some Spanish officials want Morocco to explain more about its handling of the crisis.
- Sumar accuses Morocco of using migration as a political tool and questions Morocco’s respect for human rights.
- A small party in Portugal also called for reassessing the World Cup co-hosting due to the crisis.
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