Spain’s King Says Stopping Ceuta Migrant Crossings Should Be Joint EU Responsibility
The monarch said countries that suffer the most pressure from being on the EU's frontiers ‘cannot alone bear a responsibility that also belongs to everyone.’
Spain’s King Felipe VI stated that all EU countries must share responsibility in preventing mass illegal immigrant incursions, referencing the “unacceptable” breach in Ceuta. He emphasized that this situation presents significant security, public order, and humanitarian challenges. The king called for increased collaboration and resources among member states to address the influx.
- King Felipe VI believes all EU countries should participate in preventing illegal immigrant incursions.
- The King described the mass incursion into Ceuta as “unacceptable” and a major challenge.
- He called for enhanced collaboration and resource sharing among EU member states.
- An estimated 72,000 mostly young, male migrants were part of the Ceuta influx.
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