Migration crisis tests Ceuta's coexistence
The mass migration crisis that the city of Ceuta experienced reveals that the model of coexistence between Muslims and Christians in the city, which is promoted by the Spanish authorities, is facing a serious test. Extremist right-wing forces, led by the "Vox" party and some activists, sought to exploit the crisis to turn it into a cultural identity confrontation, believing that the large influx of migrants threatens Spain's Christian identity, and calling for the imposition of military measures at the borders. In contrast, Muslim and Christian residents stood together, refusing to turn the city into a battleground of hatred and division. However, the crisis exposed the fragility of coexistence and showed that the rhetoric of fighting migrants damages trust among community components, especially amid increasing demographic and social changes in the city.
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