Most migrants in Ceuta have gone back to Morocco
Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares confirmed that most of the migrants who illegally entered Ceuta have returned to Morocco, clarifying that the safety of the Schengen Area "is completely guaranteed." These remarks came after approximately 40,000 undocumented migrants crossed from Morocco into Ceuta within 24 hours — the largest surge since the 2021 crisis — of whom 25,000 voluntarily returned, while efforts to repatriate the rest are ongoing in coordination with Moroccan authorities. Spain has sent additional security reinforcements to control the border. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez stated that the government is working on amending immigration laws to address legal loopholes, especially following the Supreme Court's ruling that prevents the immediate deportation of migrants detained at sea. Ceuta and Melilla, the only land borders between Europe and Africa, are primary points of entry for illegal migration, prompting criticism from European countries. Italy, for instance, suspended the Schengen agreement with Spain, while the European Commission is closely monitoring the situation.
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