Ceuta crisis: Why 22 EU leaders just turned on Spain | News in Depth
The massive influx of migrants into the Spanish exclave of Ceuta in North Africa has triggered one of Europe’s sharpest political disputes in years. On News in Depth, Marcin Zaborowski, Europe Editor at TVP World, argued that the crisis is the result of several overlapping factors. One of them is Spain’s migration policy, which is among the most liberal in Europe.
At the same time, Zaborowski stressed that Spain is not the only country facing migration pressure. However, he argued that it is the only EU member state actively pursuing policies that may encourage migrants to come. This remains particularly controversial given that Spain is part of the Schengen Area.
Nevertheless, Zaborowski believes claims about the “beginning of the end” of Schengen are exaggerated. He pointed out that border controls have been temporarily reintroduced on several occasions in recent years, including during the migration crisis of 2015, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the crisis on the Polish-Belarusian border.
Join Ashim Kumar and his guest as they discuss the complexities of migration policy, Spain’s position within the Schengen Area, and the international response to the Ceuta crisis.
Chapters:
00:00 – Intro
00:05 – What triggered the Ceuta migration crisis?
02:06 – Spain’s migration policy under scrutiny
04:07 – Is Spain encouraging migration?
06:12 – Europe divided over Spain’s response
09:26 – Why did most migrants return to Morocco?
11:08 – Why are 22 EU states criticizing Spain?
14:09 – Growing tensions between Spain and the U.S.
17:20 – Is Europe changing its approach to migration?
18:49 – Different migration models
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