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More than two months after over 70,000 migrants entered the Spanish enclave of Ceuta from Morocco on 30–31 July, the crisis continues to dominate the enclave's political agenda ahead of next month's elections. Some residents are switching their vote to right-wing parties, others are demanding a tougher migration policy, while community leaders warn of radicalising rhetoric.
Javlon TursunovThe Spanish National Police reported that on Tuesday, in the El Príncipe neighborhood of Ceuta, they found 74 irregular migrants, including ten unaccompanied minors, living in overcrowded and harsh conditions. A local resident was arrested, allegedly the head of an organization engaged in facilitating irregular migration and exploiting people.
Javlon TursunovItaly and Spain have agreed not to extend the temporary border controls introduced almost three months ago amid the mass influx of migrants into Ceuta. The decision was made after a phone call between the interior ministers of the two countries and a meeting between Meloni and Sánchez. Instead, information exchange within the Schengen area will be strengthened.
Sevara AzamovaAfter the events of late July, Spain changed its protocol in the waters off Ceuta: instead of passively observing the 'innocent passage' of Moroccan vessels, patrol ships now go out to meet them. The Atalaya and Isla de León ships have been deployed, and the activity of vessels under the Moroccan flag has decreased.
Otabek YusupovFrench President Emmanuel Macron, after a European Council meeting, said that Trump's lifting of sanctions on Russian diesel will not affect global prices and 'sends a negative signal.' He also called for calm amid student protests in France, demanded progress on the EU budget's own resources, and expressed solidarity with Spain over Ceuta.
Otabek YusupovAt the European Council summit in Brussels, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez rejected criticism of his migration policy from the Czech Republic, Denmark and Austria, calling claims of a 'population replacement' far-right rhetoric. Denmark, Poland and Italy unsuccessfully sought changes to the summit's conclusions, while Macron backed Madrid over the crisis in Ceuta.
Aziz KarimovKing Felipe VI of Spain and Queen Letizia arrived in Ceuta on 13 October 2026 — the first royal visit since 2007. The visit follows the July crisis, when more than 70,000 people crossed the border from Morocco. The King called Ceuta and Melilla an 'integral part' of Spain, while stressing the importance of good-neighbourly relations with Rabat.
Aziz Karimov
