Spanish professor's remarks on Ceuta and Melilla

Spanish economist Santiago Niño Becerra confirmed that Spain will eventually be forced to leave the cities of Ceuta and Melilla. He considered that the Spanish government should prepare for this scenario instead of engaging in futile defensive debates. He stated that the timing of the withdrawal is no longer a solely sovereign decision confined to Madrid, noting that the geopolitical landscape has changed due to the strategic role of Morocco, which is supported by the United States and other international powers, making such a move more likely. He pointed out that the colonial history of territories like Sidi Ifni and Western Sahara ended with the unification of Moroccan sovereignty, whereas Madrid still insists on its sovereignty over Ceuta and Melilla as part of Spanish territory, despite international calls to redefine their status as separate enclaves. This situation, he suggests, increases the likelihood of Spain eventually withdrawing from these cities.

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