The vast majority of individuals who entered Ceuta illicitly have returned to Morocco. None of them reached mainland Spain or any other European Union countries.
This was stated by the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen.
The President of the European Commission held a telephone conference with Commissioners Magnus Brunner and Dubravka Šuica, during which they discussed the situation in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta.
According to von der Leyen, the overwhelming majority of people who arrived in Ceuta illegally have already been repatriated to Morocco, thanks to the efforts of Spanish and Moroccan law enforcement agencies.
She emphasized that not a single person managed to reach mainland Spain or other European Union member states.
The President of the European Commission asserted that the situation underscored the importance of controlling European borders. Concurrently, she noted that the existing system requires further strengthening.
Von der Leyen urged for vigilance at all critical entry points and for close coordination among the responsible authorities. She also advocated for an analysis of the events in Ceuta to enhance the European Union’s resilience to similar future scenarios.
She mentioned that the European Commission offered Spain support from the outset of the crisis. Von der Leyen also reported receiving letters from several European leaders and supported the call for an extraordinary video conference to discuss the situation.
“The fight against illegal migration demands solidarity and a unified European response,” concluded the President of the European Commission.
Recently, thousands of migrants breached the Spanish city of Ceuta. The government deployed military units to reinforce the police force.
Consequently, Spain and Morocco reinforced border security near the Spanish enclave of Ceuta following the mass influx of migrants. Approximately 49,000 individuals crossed into the territory within a 24-hour period, and the bodies of at least 19 deceased were recovered from the water.
Source: suspilne.media