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Melilla crisis fuels right-wing politics
The wave of mass crossings by migrants from Morocco to the city of Ceuta, which is under Spanish administration, has transformed from a humanitarian and security border crisis into a political issue that the European right-wing has exploited to heighten fears around the concept of "invasion" and the loss of border control. Political criticisms against the Spanish government’s management have escalated, with right-wing party leaders such as Vox and the Popular Party blaming the government for the crisis, accusing it of losing control and facilitating an unprecedented influx of migrants. Calls have been made to deploy the military and close the borders. This right-wing rhetoric has used these events to reinforce the perception of an security threat aimed at Europe, emphasizing the need to regain control of European borders—especially given the potential future risks to the Schengen Agreement. The "invasion" discourse quickly spread among political figures and media outlets across Italy, France, Germany, and the Netherlands, focusing on holding the government accountable and urging the public to mobilize against what they see as security threats.
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