EU Parliament Signals Tougher Stance on Ceuta

The European Parliament has intensified its stance regarding the Melilla crisis, approving a resolution that calls for the implementation of mechanisms allowing the European Union to suspend funding directed to partner countries and recover funds in cases of non-cooperation or threats to Union interests. This comes in response to the mass entry of migrants into Melilla in July. The resolution condemns the use of irregular migration as a "hybrid warfare" tactic against the Union's territorial integrity and considers attempts to portray the incident as an invasion of the city. It also urges Morocco to assume its responsibilities in border management and migrant returns. The resolution clarifies that it does not prescribe an immediate suspension of funding to Morocco but establishes a future framework to monitor situations involving non-cooperation or threats to Union interests. Currently, European discussions are divided between more stringent approaches focused on monitoring funding and migration, and other perspectives emphasizing continued cooperation with partner countries—especially Morocco—to protect borders and manage migration flows.

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